AEU Meeting Date 3 Sept 2025 starting at 18:00 UK Time (UTC+1)                     Last Updated 12 Sept 2025



Meeting Details:

This Access Europe meeting will be on Wednesday 3 Sept 2025 starting at 18:00 UK time (6PM UTC+1) and finishing at about 19:15 (7.15PM)

The start time is equivalent to 19:00 (7PM) in Central Europe and 10AM in Seattle / PST

Please note that the UK is currently on Summer Time (UTC+1). For local times, please check World Time Buddy

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All sessions are recorded and later uploaded to the Access User Groups channel on YouTube

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Topic outline:

Unlock the Power of Version Control — Even If You’re a Sole Access Developer

Version control isn’t just for teams — it’s the secret weapon for sole Access developers to save time, avoid mistakes, and work with confidence.
This session will be presented by Adam Waller, the lead developer of the free open source VCS Add-in.

a)   Working Without Version Control Is Riskier Than You Think

Flying blind without a reliable history can cost you hours or days of wasted development time.
Simple version control is like having instant replay, a lab notebook, or a patient chart for your Access projects.

b)   VCS Add-in: The Easiest Way to Add Version Control to Your Access Workflow

This free, lightweight, user-friendly tool exports your entire database to text files in one click.
It integrates seamlessly with GitHub — no steep learning curve, no complex configuration.

c)   Real Benefits You’ll Feel Immediately

From comparing versions and understanding your project’s history to safely trying new features without fear — version control can transform your daily development.
Step-by-step tips to adopt version control quickly and painlessly, plus where to find help and community support.

GitHub repository: joyfullservice/msaccess-vcs-addin   Synchronize your Access Forms, Macros, Modules, Queries, Reports, and more with a version control system.



Background Info:


Adam Waller maintains the free open-source VCS Add-in for Microsoft Access, for which he is also the main developer. The VCS add-in brings seamless version control to Microsoft Access developers around the world.

With over two decades of experience building custom Access applications in real-world environments, Adam understands first hand the challenges sole developers face — especially when it comes to managing long-lived projects without built-in tools for tracking changes.



Download:

Click to download a PDF of the presentation:   Version Control for the Solo Developer     Approx 2.3 MB



Video:

The meeting was recorded and the video is now available on the Access Europe YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/sGhwv1y1sTk or you can click below:

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Colin Riddington           Mendip Data Systems                 Last Updated 12 Sept 2025

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