Git is a distributed version control system (DVCS) that enables developers to track changes in code, work offline, and merge updates easily.

• Features:
  1. Branching model: Creates isolated environments for feature development.
  2. Distributed nature: Allows for decentralized collaboration.
  3. Speed and efficiency: Efficiently handles large projects.

• Common Platforms:
  1. GitHub: Cloud-based Git repository hosting with integrated CI/CD workflows.
  2. GitLab: A platform with integrated CI/CD tools and version control.
  3. Bitbucket: Supports Git and Mercurial with integration to Jira and other tools.