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git

The most widely used distributed version control system

Version Control linuxmacoswindows C GPL-2.0

Description

Git is the most widely used distributed version control system. It provides full command-line control, extensive configuration options, and powers platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. It supports branching, merging, and a rich ecosystem of tools.

AI Summary

The dominant distributed version control system for tracking code changes

Capabilities

  • + Track changes to files with full history
  • + Branch and merge code efficiently
  • + Distribute repositories across multiple locations
  • + Support large-scale collaboration
  • + Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and hosting platforms

Use When

  • You need version control for any project
  • You want distributed version control

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