What is the primary purpose of Mendix’s built-in versioning system?

The primary purpose of Mendix's built-in versioning system is to track changes and manage collaborative updates. This system is designed to facilitate the collaborative development process by allowing multiple developers to work on the same application concurrently. It records each change made to the model, enabling developers to see the history of alterations, revert to previous versions if needed, and coordinate updates effectively among team members. This is particularly important in collaborative environments, where maintaining consistency and clarity about what has changed and why is crucial for the overall project integrity and workflow.

Other options focus on aspects that are not aligned with the primary use of versioning. For instance, while versioning allows for management of application models, it does not serve to permanently delete previous versions, create entirely independent applications, or limit access to environments. These functions are handled by other systems or processes within Mendix.