Git

What is Git?

Git is a version control system (VCS) that lets developers save, track, and manage changes to their projects. It stores “snapshots” of the project at each commit, allowing users to revert to previous versions easily.

Purpose: Enables seamless collaboration and makes it easy to manage project history.

Usage: Allows branching for multiple project versions, merges branches, and makes collaboration more efficient and safe.

GitHub and GitLab

What are GitHub and GitLab?

These are web-based Git repositories, i.e., platforms where developers can host, share, and collaborate on Git projects.

• GitHub is owned by Microsoft, while GitLab is owned by GitLab Inc.
• GitHub’s Focus: Community-driven collaboration with various integrations and add-ons.
• GitLab’s Focus: All-in-one DevOps platform with extensive built-in CI/CD features.

Key Differences Between GitHub and GitLab

Feature	GitHub	GitLab
Release Date	2008	2011
Ownership	Microsoft	GitLab Inc.
Free Version	Public repos only	Public & private repos
Community Size	83 million+	30 million+
CI/CD Integration	Must add manually	Built-in CI/CD
Time Tracking	No	Yes
Open Source	No	Open core
Attachment Support	Limited	Yes
Branching Approach	Merging to main branch encouraged	Multiple branches from main