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Git

A lightweight and fast distributed VCS for small and large projects alike, which it handles with the same efficiency. Git handles all changes via a series of commands. It also provides support for nonlinear, distributed workflows.

First releasedApril 5, 2005
Developed byLinus Torvalds
Latest stable versionGit 2
Open-sourceYes
Used byMicrosoft, LinkedIn, Autodesk

Interesting facts

There are numerous manuals and tutorials, written and in video format, on how to use Git, including a cheat sheet with for Git commands.

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