Version history
Every save keeps recent versions of a file, so you can roll back a mistake.
Every time a file's contents change and save, zizcode quietly keeps a copy. So if an edit goes wrong, or the AI assistant changes something you did not mean to keep, you can roll back to an earlier version in a couple of clicks. Think of it as a safety net that is always on.
Opening the history of a file
Open the file you want to look back on, then open the More menu on the editor bar and choose Version history. You will see a list of recent saved versions, newest first, each with the date and time it was saved.
Previewing and restoring
Each version in the list has two buttons:
- Preview shows you the contents of that version at the top of the window, so you can check it is the one you want before changing anything.
- Restore brings that version back, replacing what is currently in the file.
Restoring is safe to try: it keeps the current contents in the history too, so you can always step forward again if you change your mind.
Good to know
- A new version is recorded whenever a file's contents change, not on every keystroke.
- zizcode keeps the most recent 8 versions of each file, so the oldest drop off over time.
- History is per file. Each file has its own list.
- It pairs well with the AI assistant: if a generated change is not what you wanted, restore the version from before it.