Definition: Version History in Taskade Genesis keeps a running record of your app files as you build. Every change you make through conversation is saved as a version, so you can browse how your app evolved and restore any earlier point without losing your current work.
TL;DR: Taskade Genesis saves every change to your app files automatically as you build. Browse the full timeline, see what changed and when, then restore any earlier version with one action. Your current state is kept as a new version, so nothing is ever lost. Build your first app free →
You already know this instinct. You keep "final_v2_REAL.doc" in a folder, or you copy a spreadsheet tab before a big edit, or you screenshot a working screen so you can rebuild it later. Version History does that for your whole app, on its own, every time you change something.
How Version History Works
Every change you make to your app is saved as a version the moment it happens. You build by talking to Taskade EVE, the meta-agent behind Taskade Genesis, and each round of edits adds a new point to your timeline. There are no checkpoints to remember and no save button to press. The record builds itself while you focus on the app.
The loop is the whole feature. Change saved, browse versions, restore any point, keep building. Because the safety net is always there, you can iterate through conversation without fear of breaking what already works.
What Gets Tracked
Each version captures the full state of your app at a point in time, plus what changed and when. That gives you a readable timeline instead of a pile of guesses about which edit caused which result. You can see the shape of every iteration and tie each one back to a specific moment in your build.
| What's tracked | What you see | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Your app files | The full state of the app at that version | Restore the exact build that was working |
| What changed | A summary of the edit in that version | Spot which change introduced a problem |
| When it changed | A timestamp on every version | Walk the timeline in order |
| Build conversation | The version tied to the request that made it | Trace a result back to what you asked for |
| Live data | Your app's connected projects | App content stays yours, separate from app structure |
Browsing and Restoring a Version
Open Version History from your app's menu to see saved versions with timestamps. Each one represents a working state of your app. Pick a version to review it, then restore it to roll your app back to that point. Restoring is safe because your current state is preserved as a new version, so you never trade one state for another.
VERSION HISTORY ── Client Intake App
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ● now Added booking confirmation email │ ← current
│ ○ 2:14 PM Reordered intake form fields │
│ ○ 1:40 PM Added status board view │ [ Restore ]
│ ○ 11:02 AM Built lead capture form │
│ ○ 10:30 AM First app from prompt │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Restoring keeps your current state as a new version.
This is where experimentation gets cheap. Try a completely different layout, a new view, or a fresh feature set. If the direction works, keep going. If it does not, restore the last good version and pick up exactly where you were.
When Version History Helps Most
Version History earns its keep at three moments: when you experiment, when something breaks, and when you want to understand how your app grew. In each case it turns a stressful "did I just lose that?" into a calm "restore and continue."
- Safe experimentation. Reshape a portal or rebuild a dashboard knowing the previous version is one action away.
- Fast recovery. A run of changes broke a working screen. Restore the last good version, then try a different approach. Pair this with AI error fixing and hot reload to see fixes the instant you make them.
- A clear build record. The timeline shows how your app evolved, which is useful when you hand it off, clone it, or publish it for others to use.
This safety is part of how the Workspace DNA loop works. Memory remembers your data, Intelligence reasons over it, and Execution runs your app, and Version History makes that whole loop something you can iterate on without risk.
Best Practices
A few habits make Version History even more useful as your app grows from a first build into a system real people rely on.
- Review before you restore. Open the earlier version first so you know exactly what state you are returning to.
- Restore at the file layer, not the data layer. Version History rolls back your app's structure. Your live connected projects keep the records people have added.
- Note your milestones. Remember which versions mark a finished feature so you can return to a known-good baseline quickly.
- Experiment on purpose. Make a bold change, test it live, and restore if it misses. The cost of trying is near zero.
For a step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots, see the Version History guide in Learn Taskade.
Build a Client Intake App You Can Iterate On Safely
Picture a client intake app for your business. A clean form captures new leads, a board shows where each one stands, and a confirmation email goes out the moment someone submits. You refine the questions over a week, reorder the board, and add a welcome message, all through conversation with Taskade EVE. One version reorders the form and a client says they liked the old order better. You open Version History, restore the earlier point, and the form is back, while every lead captured in between stays exactly where it is. You iterate without fear because every step is saved.
You already keep "before" copies of the things you care about. Let Taskade Genesis keep them for you, for the whole app, automatically. Start building free → or explore live apps in the Community Gallery to see what others have built.
Related Wiki Pages: Conversational Development, Hot Reload, AI Error Fixing, App Builder, First App, Database Projects, App Publishing, Clone App, Workspace DNA, Taskade EVE