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Git

by Linus Torvalds · opens 5 file types
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DeveloperLinus Torvalds
PlatformsOn-line services
Opens5 file types
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Last reviewed Sep 2026

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What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 to manage development of the Linux kernel. It tracks file changes across a project history, supports branching and merging, and is the most widely used version control system in software development.

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Files Git opens most

1.GITIGNOREGit ignore file
2.GITCONFIGGit configuration
3.GITEXTGit extension
4.GITMODULESGit module
5.NPMIGNOREGit data

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