In what way easier? A: Create separate branches, manage merging/updating unrelated changesets. B: Create 2 implementations of something in code, and manage no

In what way easier? A: Create separate branches, manage merging/updating unrelated changesets. B: Create 2 implementations of something in code, and manage nothing. I guess it depends on how easy it is to isolate the part you want to create 2 implementations of, so it may depend on what language you're using as well as how you architected things. Branching+Merging just seems like something extra I have to do, manage, and remember. Like filing. And I still can't see what benefit it gives for many cases. But that's fine I think... I just don't get it. Maybe I'm too old ;)