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What is special about design collaboration?

Effective collaboration is key in design teams, but how do you solve the chaos that can arise when managing multiple versions of the same file? Welcome to the world of version managers! This article explores how tools like Git, GitHub and Abstract help us address these challenges.

How to tackle the problem with version managers?

Version managers like Git and GitHub have changed the way developers collaborate on projects. The key is how these systems organize each change through commits, allowing you to see what was changed at any given moment.

• Git: Facilitates collaboration through version tracking with a tree structure. Changes are not lost and conflicts are resolved by unifying different branches of work.
• GitHub: Brings Git to the cloud, allowing access and collaboration from anywhere.

Let's see an example: Anna and Tomás work on the same document. Anna creates several commits with her changes, while Tomás did the same later. With Git, these changes are easily merged, avoiding losing valuable work.

What are the limits and how do they apply to other fields?

Version managers have already moved beyond the realm of software development. For example, the Democracy Earth organization and legal projects in France have used Git to document changes to texts and laws, improving transparency and traceability.

• Gitbook: Visual tool oriented to those who do not use the command line, making it easier to manage documentation.
• Git for presentations and music: Tools such as Lilipond allow creative teams to collaborate without losing the quality of previous versions.

This flexibility shows how other fields can benefit from the lessons of software engineering.

Is there a Git for design?

Yes, there is, and it's called Abstract. It is a tool designed specifically for Sketch, allowing you to:

• Create and manage branches.
• Make merges and resolve conflicts.
• View history, changes and who made them.

Abstract is to designers what Git is to engineers, offering an effective solution to the challenges of teamwork in design.

What is needed for effective collaboration?

The right tool is not enough. To collaborate effectively, the team must establish a workflow and organizational system:

1. Workflow: defines how and when changes will be made. It involves clear rules about branching and conflict resolution.

2. Nomenclature: Establishes how files, layers and symbols will be named. Good organization prevents confusion.

As in an orchestra, each team member must play his or her role to achieve the perfect symphony. The best applications and projects come from teams that collaborate effectively using modern tools. So, explore and embrace these technologies that facilitate extraordinary synergy within your design and development team!