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Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes to code and files over time. Created by Linus Torvalds in 2005, it allows multiple developers to work on the same project simultaneously, recording who made what changes and when. Unlike centralised systems, Git stores a complete copy of the project history on each developer's machine, making it resilient and flexible.

For businesses building digital products, Git is essential infrastructure. It prevents code conflicts, enables teams to work in parallel, and provides a complete audit trail of every change made to your website, app or codebase. When something breaks, Git lets you revert to previous versions instantly. It also facilitates code review processes, ensuring quality control before changes reach live systems.

Git works through repositories—folders containing your project files and their complete history. Developers create branches (isolated copies) to work on features independently, then merge their changes back into the main codebase. This branching model prevents one developer's work from disrupting another's, and allows testing before deployment.

At Dino Media, we use Git for every web and mobile project we build. It's fundamental to our development workflow, enabling our teams to collaborate efficiently whilst maintaining code quality and stability. We implement branching strategies that match project requirements, set up automated testing on code changes, and ensure deployments happen safely without downtime.