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Git
Great ideas deserve a history.
Distributed version control that lets developers track changes, branch ideas, and collaborate on code.
Why it matters
A foundational collaboration tool for open-source programming. Every clone can carry a project’s history.
The honest heads-up
Git is version control, not GitHub or a hosted collaboration platform. Branching, merging, and managing large binary files take practice.
Your first small step
Work through the free Pro Git book and create a small local repository.
Getting-started guide ↗Checked September 2026 · Official project source ↗
Capabilities can change. Check the project’s current documentation for your setup.