Git vs GitHub

Understand the difference between Git and GitHub and how they work together in modern development.

Git

^{_{GitHub is an online platform built on top of Git.}}

It allows you to:

• Track changes in your code

• Create commits and branches

• Move between versions safely

Git works locally and does not require the internet.

GitHub

^{_{Git is a version control tool that runs on your computer.}}

It allows teams to:

• Store repositories online

• Collaborate with others

• Review code using pull requests

GitHub requires an internet connection.

Key differences

Git	GitHub
Tool	Platform
Runs locally	Runs online
Manages code history	Manages collaboration
Works offline	Requires internet

Git manages versions locally, GitHub enables collaboration online.

How they work together

• You use Git to manage code locally

• You use GitHub to share and collaborate