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[sparkz_alot]

Also an oldie (65) but new to Python.  I use Pycharm, so as was pointed out, I use the TODO option to help me keep on track.  As was also mentioned, when improving code, I comment out the old code, then remove it once the new code proves itself worthy.  Another way I do it is to have a 'scratch' file that I use to test new code before moving to the real file.  I also keep a command terminal opened to my working directory in case there is something that won't work properly in Pycharm's terminal, but does in a regular command window.  So I usually have three things opened when coding: command window, scratch file and real file (note the last two are tabs in Pycharm).  I haven't really found a need to make backups of my files (except when I do my weekly system backup).