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Git is a fast, scalable, and distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Originally developed for the Linux kernel, Git has become the de facto standard for version control, utilized by millions of developers worldwide. Its distributed architecture allows each developer to have a complete history of the project, enabling robust collaboration and offline work capabilities. Key Features and Functionality: - Distributed Version Control: Every developer has a full copy of the repository, allowing for independent work and reducing reliance on a central server. - High Performance: Git is optimized for speed, efficiently handling large repositories with millions of files and commits. - Data Integrity: Every file and commit is checksummed and retrieved by its checksum, ensuring the integrity of the repository. - Branching and Merging: Git offers powerful branching and merging capabilities, facilitating parallel development and feature integration. - Staging Area: The staging area allows developers to prepare commits by selecting changes to include, providing greater control over the commit history. - Free and Open Source: Released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0, Git is free to use and modify, promoting collaboration and transparency. Primary Value and User Solutions: Git addresses the challenges of collaborative software development by providing a reliable and efficient system for tracking changes, coordinating work among multiple developers, and maintaining a comprehensive history of project evolution. Its distributed nature ensures that developers can work offline and merge changes seamlessly, reducing conflicts and enhancing productivity. By offering a robust set of tools for version control, Git empowers teams to manage their codebases effectively, leading to more stable and maintainable software projects.

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Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/13/2019

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"Git is my kind of fire brigade"

5/5

What do you like best about Git?

Got solution to almost every problem being a python developer things become easy to do while using github Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

Well using github from last 4-5 years i dont counter any problem since now but its actually tougher to use it in first attempt aa well there is no documentation on how to use git that time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/25/2019

"Git SVC tool, Gutk and beyond"

4/5

What do you like best about Git?

Ease command line tools for patch submission and appending.

Ease graphical view using gitk Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

git series tools for posting series of patch could have been made better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/3/2019

"Great vcs . Helped me many times"

5/5

What do you like best about Git?

The easy and attractive interface. Pricing plans and privet repository. Always use it to collaborate with my team during project.as a freelance project lead this tool is lifeline to our team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

It's great if git start there own tutorial and training system and certify people so they can earn by teaching other in terms of mutual benefit Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/14/2019

"Git is a control system that track several changes in code"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Git?

This Git can be used to track any files and depends on data integrity Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

Addition of file and remote synchronization and remaining is just perfect Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Git:

As Git is a distributed version-control system, so it is very useful for most of the companies so I really recommend to go with this software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Git solving and how is that benefiting you?

Support a distributed, BitKeeper-like workflow and Include very strong safeguards against corruption, either accidental or malicious Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Saksham J.

Software Development Engineer

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/11/2019

"An awesome source control system"

5/5

What do you like best about Git?

Ability to manage all historic versions of code Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

Too many commands, a GUI should be available for day to day activities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/14/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Team work skills shared"

4/5

What do you like best about Git?

It's very important to share the knowledge and skills with team and also it is helpful for tasks which we can complete with no time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

More user friendly it should be and efficiency of the web software should add more futures. Sometimes server get errors by which our work flow stops Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

jessica s.

webstore developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/2/2019

"An open source system for keeping track of changes in code"

4/5

What do you like best about Git?

Git has a user friendly user interface. It allows you to make branches and modify code. Each developer can keep his own local copy of branch. Conflicts are displayed nicely making it easier to resolve them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

Git lacks a lot of advance features thus you have to use other applications. It has a steep learning curve making it difficult to use for beginners. It does not handle static assets well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Internet

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/18/2019

"The best version control if you get your basics right"

5/5

What do you like best about Git?

The smooth road it gives you once you learn the basics is super awesome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

Learning curve is steep in early days but the official documentation and Internet resources makes it easy to learn Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/21/2019

"Easy for basics difficult to master"

4/5

What do you like best about Git?

Merge rebase and other features like fetch Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

Somewhat complex to understand completely for a begginer. Using a gui is better than cl Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/21/2019

"Best revision control tool for teams"

5/5

What do you like best about Git?

Easy to learn

Branching system is awesome

Forking is a unique concept

Easy to merge when conflicts occur Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Git?

Sometimes conflicts occur and are difficult to resolve. People working on the same file has to streamline and plan their commits Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.