1.WHAT IS GIT?
Git is a decentralised version control system which helps in tracking change in computer files. It is used for coordinating work among several people on a project and tracking the progress.
-- It simplifies the process of software development with an easy source
code.
- WHAT IS GITHUB?
Github is the service hosted on the web where all the projects are stored with there own repository and unique URL.
-- It provides a graphical interface to store the file.
DIFFERENCE:-
GIT
Installed locally on the system.
Can be used offline and don't need an internet connection for use.
GIT can be used without Github.
Used as version control and code sharing.
No GUI.
Code changes like commit, merge etc. are done using commands
from the command line.
Open source licensed.
GITHUB
Hosted on the cloud.
Cannot be used offline, needs an internet connection.
GIT cannot be used without Github.
Used for centralised source code hosting.
Provides easy to use GUI.
Everything is done through a web-based interface.
Includes free and pay for use tiers.
Top comments (3)
Thanks for the article! Would like to clear some pointers here
Git:
GitHub:
Github is git that is hosted on some else's computerthank you for clearing
Wrong.
Git is a decentralized version control system. Github is a platform where you can add a remote origin source to your project. The state of truth will be defined which has the newest version.
This whole post is wrong.
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