Git

What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system in the world. It is developed to manage projects with high speed and efficiency. Git allows us to work together with our team members at the same project and workspace.

What is Version Control System ?

• A version control system is a software that tracks changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later. It also allows you to work together with other programmers.
• The version control system is a collection of software tools that help a team to manage changes in a source code. It uses a special kind of database to keep track of every modification to the code.
• Developers can compare earlier versions of the code with an older version to fixthe mistakes.

without VCS

Types of VCS

• Centralized :

• Distributed :

Features of Git

• Open Source
• Scalable
• Distributed
• Security
• Speed
• Supports non-linear development

Benefits of using Git

Using Git

• Command line
• Code Editors and IDEs
• GUI

Install Git

To use Git, you have to install it on your computer. Even if you have already installed Git, it’s probably a good idea to upgrade it to the latest version. You can either install it as a package or via another installer or download it from its official site.

Git version

$ git --version