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Git vs GitHub

Git

A distributed version control system used to track changes in source code during software development.

• Local tool for managing code versions.
• Commands like commit, merge, branch, etc.

GitHub

A web-based platform that uses Git for version control and provides additional features for collaboration.

• Host repositories online.
• Features like pull requests, security, backups, issues, and project management tools.

Key Differences

• Functionality:
  • Git: Version control system.
  • GitHub: Hosting service for Git repositories with additional collaboration features.
• Usage:
  • Git: Used locally on a developer’s machine.
  • GitHub: Used for sharing and collaborating on repositories online.

GitHub UI Overview

Creating a Repository

1. Go to Repositories: Click on the "Repositories" tab.
2. New Repository: Click the "New" button.
3. Fill Details: Provide a name and description, and choose visibility (public/private).
4. Initialize: Optionally add a README file.
5. Create: Click the "Create repository" button.

Adding Collaborators

1. Access Settings: Go to the repository and click on "Settings".
2. Manage Access: Click on "Manage access".