In 2005, Linus Torvalds faced a pivotal moment when the Linux kernel team had to find an alternative to the proprietary version control system, BitKeeper, after a licensing conflict arose. Originally, Linus himself managed kernel changes manually before BitKeeper introduced a distributed system that alleviated his workload. Despite its efficiency, BitKeeper's restrictive license eventually led to a clash when a developer reverse-engineered it, prompting Torvalds to seek alternatives. This urgency led to the creation of Git, which was initially a simple content-addressable file system rather than a full-fledged version control system. Git's design, which embraced distributed version control, was driven by Linus's dissatisfaction with centralized systems like CVS and SVN. Although Git was born out of necessity to continue Linux development, it eventually revolutionized source control management globally. The story of Git's inception underscores the complex interplay of technical challenges, licensing issues, and community collaboration, illustrating how innovation often arises not from sudden inspiration but rather from practical necessity and iterative refinement.