===== Git ===== Git is a distributed version control system (DVCS) that enables developers to track changes in code, work offline, and merge updates easily. * Features: - Branching model: Creates isolated environments for feature development. - Distributed nature: Allows for decentralized collaboration. - Speed and efficiency: Efficiently handles large projects. * Common Platforms: - **GitHub**: Cloud-based Git repository hosting with integrated CI/CD workflows. - **GitLab**: A platform with integrated CI/CD tools and version control. - **Bitbucket**: Supports Git and Mercurial with integration to Jira and other tools.