Understanding Git and GitHub: A Simple Guide for Beginners

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In today's world, working on software projects often involves collaboration with other people. Managing code changes, keeping track of progress, and sharing your work are essential skills for any developer. That's where Git and GitHub come in! Let’s break it down so everyone can understand what they are and how they work.

Why use Git?

  • Track Changes: Git allows you to go back in time and see who made changes and what those changes were.

  • Collaboration: Developers can work on the same project simultaneously without interfering with each other.

  • Backup: Git helps prevent losing your work, as every change is saved in your project’s history.