Storage Best Practices

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+icon: file-directory-open-fill
+label: Storage Best Practices
+description: Where to store you BMD bot project
+layout: defualt
+categories: [faq]
+tags: [faq, project]
+expanded: true
+visibility: public
+---
+
+# Project Storage Best Practices
+
+## 1. Primary Drive Storage
+
+Store projects on your main internal SSD (e.g., `C:\ Drive`) for improved performance and reliability:
+- **SSD Benefits**: Faster read/write speeds, enhanced project load times, and reduced risk of mechanical failure.
+
+## 2. Avoid External Drives
+
+While external drives are convenient, they’re prone to degradation, especially HDDs. Instead:
+- Opt for internal SSDs or high-quality USB 3.0 drives if external storage is needed.
+
+## 3. Organized Directory Structure
+
+Create a clear folder hierarchy, like `Documents/BMD_Projects`, to keep projects organized:
+- **Example**:
+  ```plaintext
+  C:\Users\YourName\Documents\BMD_Projects\ProjectName
+  ```
+
+## 4. Use Version Control
+
+Integrate Git or other VCS tools to manage versions and avoid redundant copies:
+- **Recommendation**: Use platforms like GitHub or Bitbucket for cloud versioning.
+Here’s an in-depth guide to setting up and using version control for your project:
+
+Version control tracks changes to your project files, making it easy to manage updates, collaborate, and revert to previous versions. **Git** is a widely used version control system, and **GitHub** provides a remote repository option. Here’s how to set up version control:
+
+### Step 1: Install Git
+1. Download Git from [git-scm.com](https://git-scm.com/) and follow the installation instructions.
+2. Configure Git by running the following commands in your terminal:
+    ```bash
+    git config --global user.name "Your Name"
+    git config --global user.email "your-email@example.com"
+    ```
+
+### Step 2: Initialize Git in Your Project Directory
+1. Open a terminal in your project folder and initialize Git:
+    ```bash
+    cd path/to/your/project
+    git init
+    ```
+2. This creates a `.git` folder to track changes.
+
+### Step 3: Create a Repository on GitHub
+1. Go to [GitHub](https://github.com/) and create a new repository for your project.
+2. Copy the repository URL for setup.
+
+### Step 4: Link Your Local Repository to GitHub
+1. In your terminal, link your local repository to GitHub:
+    ```bash
+    git remote add origin <repository-url>
+    ```
+2. Verify the link with `git remote -v`.
+
+### Step 5: Commit and Push Changes
+1. Add files to the staging area:
+    ```bash
+    git add .
+    ```
+2. Commit your changes:
+    ```bash
+    git commit -m "Initial commit"
+    ```
+3. Push the changes to GitHub:
+    ```bash
+    git push -u origin main
+    ```
+
+### Step 6: Managing Changes
+- Use `git status` to check modified files.
+- To pull updates from GitHub, use `git pull`.
+- Make regular commits to track changes and use GitHub’s interface to manage branches and collaborate with others.
+
+## 5. Regular Backups
+
+Automate backups to an external drive or cloud storage to ensure data recovery:
+- **Tip**: Schedule weekly or bi-weekly backups.