Still not using version control? What even is version control? Wtf is a git?
If you are still not using version control, you potentially wasting a lot of time and you are at risk of losing a lot of your time. I am going to focus my discussion on Git, the most popular version control solution in use today. Git is also the version control I use myself and would recommend to most people.
Version control/Git is too complex!
Yes, it is, but you can learn 90% of what you need in a very short time. In fact, in less than 30 minutes you can have enough experience to take advantage of the core functionality.
I work alone, I don't need to share code
Version control really shines when working with others, but it also is just as powerful for a solo developer. You can use Git on your laptop without any Internet connection or even a server. If you want back it up somewhere else or share it with someone you can use a server or even Git Hub. You can take advantage of almost all the benefits Git has to offer as a solo developer.
I don't have time to learn something else
You don't have time not to! Although version control does require additional steps, you will have a much clearer picture of your project and where it is going. When disaster strikes, you will make up most if not all of that time while using version control.
Ok, Ok. How do I learn it?
One of the best resources to dig in quickly and come out with experience is Git Hub's interactive course. It's only about 15 minutes and will teach you the core commands while having you use them in a virtual environment.
Git Hub's 15 Minute Interactive Course
Got 15 minutes and want to learn Git?If you really want to sit down a read a book, Git offers a commercial book "Pro Git" for free online.
Pro Git Second EditionGit Rocks has a few more interactive tutorials if you liked Git Hub's format.
Git Rocks Tutorials
Branching is something a lot of people have a hard time understanding. There is a fantastic interactive walkthrough of branching with Git that makes it easy.
Learn Git Branching
Good luck! Let me know if you give it a try or if you run into problems.