Git

Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes in source code during software development, enabling multiple developers to collaborate on projects efficiently. It allows users to create snapshots of their work, manage different versions, and merge changes from various contributors while maintaining a complete history of modifications.

Also known as: Git VCS, Git SCM, Git version control, Git source control, Git repo

Why learn Git?

Developers should learn Git because it is the industry standard for version control, essential for team collaboration, code backup, and managing project history in software development. It is used in scenarios like branching for feature development, merging code in collaborative environments, and deploying applications through continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Learning Resources

• book: Pro Git Book
• tutorial: GitHub Learning Lab
• tutorial: Atlassian Git Tutorial
• docs: Git Documentation
• video: freeCodeCamp Git and GitHub for Beginners