How to Use Git Version Control System in Linux [Comprehensive Guide] | Linux Today

How to Use Git Version Control System in Linux [Comprehensive Guide]

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Version Control (revision control or source control) is a way of recording changes to a file or collection of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later. A version control system (or VCS in short) is a tool that records changes to files on a filesystem.

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