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Git 101: An Extensive Beginner’s Guide to Version Control
7 min readSep 5, 2023
Understanding git for beginners
Developing software is a journey that encompasses phases, including planning, coding, testing, and deployment. A crucial asset that developers rely on to streamline and organize this journey is a Version Control System (VCS). This beginner’s guide aims to introduce you to Git, one of the most popular VCS, and help you get started with it, starting from the basics and delving into advanced features.
What is Version Control?
Version control is a system that allows multiple people to work on different parts of a project at the same time. A VCS records change to files and help you:
- Keep track of changes made to the code.
- Revert to previous versions of the code.
- Work on different features simultaneously without conflicts.
Types of Version Control Systems
There are primarily three types of VCS:
1. Local Version Control Systems
In this system, all changes are stored locally on your computer.
Example: RCS (Revision Control System)
