Git
Version control system that tracks changes in your code and lets multiple people work on the same project without stepping on each other's toes.
What is Git?
Git is a version control system that tracks every change you make to your code and lets you rewind to any previous version.
It works by creating snapshots of your project at different points in time. You work on your local copy, commit changes, and push them to a remote repository like GitHub.
Most builders use it daily to save their work, collaborate with teammates, and deploy to production. The branching system lets you experiment on new features without breaking your main codebase.
Git is free and open source. It's the foundation for platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
Good to Know
Tracks every change to your code with a complete history you can browse or restore
Branching lets you work on features independently then merge them back
Works locally on your machine, syncs to remote repositories when you push
Industry standard - used by virtually every software team
Free and open source, created by Linus Torvalds in 2005
How Vibe Coders Use Git
Saving your work incrementally so you can undo mistakes or find when bugs were introduced
Creating a feature branch to experiment with new code without breaking production
Collaborating with your team where everyone works on different parts simultaneously
Deploying to production by pushing to a main branch that triggers your CI/CD pipeline
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