Technology
What is Git?
Git is a version control system that tracks changes to code over time. It lets many people work on the same project without overwriting each other, keeps a full history, and makes it easy to undo mistakes or merge work together.
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Watch a 2-minute lesson with voice + animation that explains git.
Key things to understand
- 1It tracks every change made to a project's files.
- 2It lets teams collaborate without overwriting each other.
- 3You can revert to any earlier version easily.
- 4It powers platforms like GitHub and GitLab.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Git used for?
- Tracking changes to code and coordinating work among developers on the same project.
- What's the difference between Git and GitHub?
- Git is the version-control tool; GitHub is a website that hosts Git projects and adds collaboration features.
- Why do developers use Git?
- It preserves a full history, enables safe collaboration, and makes undoing or merging changes simple.