Git
The free and open-source distributed version control system that powers modern software development.
Category: vcsFirst released: 2005Created by: Linus TorvaldsLicense: GPL-2.0Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows
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. Created by Linus Torvalds for Linux kernel development, Git has become the backbone of modern software collaboration. Its branching model, staging area, and distributed architecture enable powerful workflows that support both individual developers and large distributed teams.
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Distributed architectureLightweight branching and mergingStaging area for commitsStash for temporary workInteractive rebaseCherry-pick for selective commitsBisect for bug huntingGit hooks for automation