What is Version Control

Version Control is a feature that keeps track of different versions of a product’s data over time. It preserves a historical record of changes made to a product, including who made changes, when they were made, and what exactly was updated so you can view, compare, or restore earlier versions whenever needed.

In Plytix, users can keep track of changes made to a product, restore past versions, and export past versions for audit trails.

This is especially helpful in product content platforms where multiple team members are updating product information. Whether you need to recover accidentally deleted content, roll back seasonal changes, or audit updates, version control gives you the safety net to do so without losing progress.

Examples

Scenario How version control helps
A teammate removes key specs while updating a product Restore a previous version with the complete data intact.
A product gets seasonal content for Black Friday Revert back to the evergreen version after the sale ends.
Product info was changed weeks ago, but issues are only now noticed Go back and view or roll back to the pre-edit version.

Good to know

  • Version control isn’t an “undo” feature; it stores full versions of your product data, so when versions are restored, all changes made to a product in a given version will be reverted.
  • Not every system supports “restore” features. Some only show version history, while others allow full rollbacks.
  • This is different from an audit log, which tracks who made changes and when but doesn’t always let you undo them.
  • A saved product version isn’t a draft. Drafts may be temporary or unpublished, while version control logs every meaningful change over time.
  • The granularity of the information tracked in version control may differ based on the platform you’re using.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between version control and an audit log?
Audit logs track who made changes and when. Version control goes further, it stores multiple versions of the actual product data so you can restore a previous version if needed.
Can I compare two versions side by side?
Many platforms let you view the differences between versions, which is especially helpful when reviewing detailed product updates. This may include field-level comparisons for attributes like titles, descriptions, and pricing.
Do all changes trigger a new version?
It depends on the platform. Some systems version with every save; others only store major updates.
Will restoring a version affect linked products or variants?
If your platform supports hierarchical product structures (like parents and variants), restoring a version may impact inherited fields or relationships.
How far back can I restore a version?
The limit depends on the platform you’re using. Some systems keep all versions indefinitely, while others may remove older ones to optimize performance.