What is Git?

Git is recognized as a distributed version control system, which means that it allows multiple developers to work on a project concurrently, with each having their own local copy of the entire repository. This structure enables users to track changes, revert to previous versions, and create branches to experiment without impacting the main codebase. Each user can commit changes locally and later synchronize with a central repository, allowing efficient collaboration and management of code across diverse teams.

This feature set differentiates Git from centralized version control systems, where there is a single central repository, and users rely on it to make changes. Git's distributed nature enhances robustness because there is no single point of failure, and developers have the ability to work offline and commit their changes before syncing with others. Additionally, Git is not a software development methodology or a cloud storage service; rather, it is a tool used within various methodologies and can utilize cloud services for collaboration.