What is Git? Our beginner’s guide to version control

Git is the most widely used version control system (VCS) that helps track changes to files over time, making it essential for software development. This guide introduces Git's basic concepts, including the working directory, staging area, local and remote repositories, branches, pull requests, and merging, while providing step-by-step instructions for installing Git on macOS and Windows. It also covers configuring Git with user information and basic terminal and Git commands to create and manage repositories. Additionally, the distinction between Git and GitHub is clarified, with Git being the VCS and GitHub serving as an online platform for collaboration and code storage. The guide encourages continuous learning and practice of Git skills, offering resources such as GitHub Skills, cheat sheets, and community threads for further engagement.