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Most of us must have heard the word Git or Github without knowing what it is or used for. Hmm, don’t panic, In this article I will explain what Git is and how you can make use of it as a software developer. 
What is Git?
According to Wikipedia, <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git">Git</a> is software for tracking changes in any set of files, usually used for coordinating work among programmers collaboratively developing source code during software development.
What is Github?
Is Git and Github the same?



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Most of us must have heard the word Git or Github without knowing what it is or used for. Hmm, don’t panic, In this article I will explain what Git is and how you can make use of it as a software developer. 

**What is Git?**

According to Wikipedia,  [Git](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git)  is software for tracking changes in any set of files, usually used for coordinating work among programmers collaboratively developing source code during software development.

**What is Github?**

**Is Git and Github the same?**



Getting Started with Git and Github