What is Git?
Git is a free, open-source distributed version control system that tracks changes in files over time. It lets you recall any previous version, collaborate with others, and work safely without fear of losing your work.
01.The Problem Git Solves
Before Git, developers saved files like "project_final.zip", "project_final_v2.zip", "project_REALLY_final.zip". This is messy, error-prone, and impossible to collaborate with. Git replaces this chaos with a clean, structured history of every change ever made.
02.What is Version Control?
Version control is a system that records changes to files over time. You can revert files back to a previous state, compare changes over time, see who made what change and when, and recover from mistakes instantly.
03.Distributed vs Centralized
Git is "distributed" — every developer has a complete copy of the entire repository including full history. You can work fully offline, commit locally, and sync when ready. If the server goes down, everyone still has the full project.
What makes Git "distributed"?