Author: SurferCloud
Git is a powerful, free, and open-source distributed version control system that is widely used for software development projects of all sizes. It excels in managing projects with multiple collaborators by tracking changes efficiently, providing robust branching capabilities, and allowing for parallel development workflows. Compared to older version control systems like Subversion (SVN), CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase, Git offers significant advantages, including cheap local branching, a convenient staging area, and better handling of non-linear workflows with thousands of branches.