What are your experiences with version control system usage in technical writing? Tips, tricks...?

[sereshk 146]

Hello Everyone,

I've been using version control in several teams and have got some experience already, mainly git and SVN + TortoiseSVN. 
Setting up a good file and folder structure and make everyone aware of how-tos is an important starting point, to my mind...

We are looking at ways and procedures in our small team to best handle daily collaboration using SVN on software product and feature documentation, including XML-based CCMS.

Especially the merging of conflicts is a rather-to-be-avoided issue. :) As far as possible.

I would like to read about your views and tips or learnings you might want to share here very much, in order to make our current restructuring and planning process a success.

Thanks in advance! Looking forward to any contributions! Highly appreciated!

Kind Regards

Nina