Git Basics: Why Every Developer Needs Version Control

Git is a version control system. It records every change to your code, so you can see what changed, when and why — and go back if something breaks.

The everyday workflow is simple: edit files, stage changes with git add, and save a snapshot with git commit and a clear message.

Branches let you work on a new feature without disturbing the main code. When the work is ready, you merge it back.

Platforms such as GitHub and GitLab host your repositories online, so teams can review code through pull requests and you can show your projects to recruiters.

Use Git for every project, even practice ones. A clean commit history shows employers that you work like a professional developer.