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# What is Git?

Git is a **distributed version control system** used to track changes in source code over time.

It allows developers to:

* Save versions of their work
* Go back to previous states
* Work on the same project without overwriting each other

### Why Git exists?

Before Git, teams shared code manually, which caused:

* Lost work
* Broken files
* No history

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Git solves this by keeping a **full history** of changes and managing collaboration safely.
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### How Git works?

Git works by: 

* Taking snapshots of your project
* Storing them as commits
* Letting you move between versions

Every developer has a **complete copy** of the project history.

<figure><picture><source srcset="/files/vWUtzaf8UIVw1S1pbQ1q" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="/files/WHAf5jXA5CGxfmtUszul" alt="Diagram Explain What is Git and its work - ITC"></picture><figcaption><p>Git tracks project history using commits and branches.</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Git is not GitHub**

* Git is a **tool**.
* GitHub is a **platform** built on top of Git.
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You can use Git without GitHub, but GitHub makes collaboration easier.
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### When you use Git?

You use Git when you:

* Build applications
* Work in teams
* Experiment without breaking code
* Want a safety net for your changes

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In modern development, Git is a **core skill**, not an optional one.
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[Learn more →](https://www.w3schools.com/git/git_intro.asp?remote=github)


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