How do you update scripts?

I know this is probably a very stupid question to ask, so I am sorry for that but I am new to running a server and was wondering how would you update scripts without losing changes/progress you have made on them?

As or right now, I do not need to update any of my scripts as I am still in the process of creating my server, but I would like to be prepared for when I do need to update.

Would I just download the new version of the script and copy it over the existing version? Or is there another way I would need to update?

For example, let’s say that I need to update the ESX framework. If I wanted to update, while still keeping changes I made to the scripts config would I just download the new version of the script (in this example es_extended) and then unzip it and copy and paste it over my existing version?

Again, I do apologize for such a dumb question, I just haven’t had to update anything yet so I am not sure how. Thanks in advance for any help.

You should learn how to use Git. Most scripts are hosted on GitHub so you can easily update to newer versions, manage your own changes and history.

Start here perhaps

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