Technology Fundamentals
Git
Definition
Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
Why It Matters
Git is the modern standard for version control. Its distributed nature means that every developer has a full copy of the project history on their local machine, which makes it fast and allows for offline work.
Contextual Example
A team of developers works on the same project using Git. Each developer can work on a separate "branch" to build a new feature. When the feature is complete, they can "merge" their branch back into the main project.
Common Misunderstandings
- Git is the tool you run on your computer. GitHub is a web service that hosts Git repositories.
- Git's branching and merging capabilities are what make it so powerful for collaboration.