[Qgis-developer] About project.qgs file versions

[Matthias Kuhn]

Hi Michaël,

On 26/10/16 19:59, kimaidou wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> What about having an automatic backup saved before overwriting the
> file with the newer version ? For example create a my-project.qgs.2.14
> and only after that override the project file with newer version.
> This would be a safe way to let the user keep a copy of the project.
>
> I can create an issue and propose a PR if needed.
>
Sounds like a good plan to me.
IIRC there was some trouble with rename vs. copy vs. create file
connected to access rights or owner or similar in certain situations
when implementing the current project file backup process.
Maybe you can find something in the devel mailing list history.

Matthias