Once an object has been checked out, who can make changes to that object?

When an object is checked out, it is essentially "locked" for editing by the person who performed the checkout. This means that while the object is checked out, no other user can make changes to it until it is checked back in. This mechanism is crucial for maintaining consistency and integrity, particularly in collaborative environments where multiple users may be working on the same set of objects.

The objective of checking out an object is to ensure that changes made by one individual do not conflict with those of others, thereby preventing data corruption or loss of important modifications. As a result, the system effectively restricts editing to the user who has checked out the object, until they decide to check it back in, at which point the changes can be reviewed and integrated into the main project.

This process is particularly important in version control systems, as it helps track who is making changes and when, and retains a history of modifications.