Git vs GitHub is one of the things that beginners find tough to understand. So in order to understand their differences let's first look at them individually.
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What is Git?
Git is a version control system for tracking changes in computer files. It is used to coordinate work among several people on a project and track progress over time. It is used for Source Code Management in software development.
A version control system is a system that records all the changes made to a file or set of files, so a specific version may be called later if needed. This helps in collaboration with all team members.
Advantages of using git:
- Git favors both programmer and non-technical users by keeping track of their project files.
- It allows multiple users to work together.
- Large projects can be handled effectively.
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What is GitHub?
GitHub is a Git repository hosting service, which provides a web-based graphical interface.
GitHub helps every team member to work together on the project from anywhere and makes it easy for them to collaborate.
GIT VS GITHUB
| Git | GitHub |
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| Installed locally on the system. | Hosted on the cloud. |
| Git can be used offline and does not need an internet connection for use. | GitHub cannot be used offline and needs an internet connection. |
| Git can be used without GitHub. | GitHub cannot be used without Git. |
| Used for version control system and works as source code management in software development. | Used for centralized source code hosting. |
| Git has no GUI. | GitHub has GUI. |
| Code changes like commit, merge, etc. are done using commands from the command line. | Everything is done through a web-based interface. |
| Open source licensed. | Includes free and pay-for-use tiers. |
Top comments (6)
Brilliantly explained topic well done.
Thank you for sharing!
great explanation bro 😇🤝
Nice analogy
Open to suggestions
Well explained Shivam! but still u could have explained with a practical example like car and engine so that it could have taken still less time to get the thing in mind.
By the way, thanks a lot for the stuff.