Git
Git is an open-source distributed version control system that tracks changes to code and allows several people to work on it together.
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Source content checked . English translation published 2026-10-27.
In business automation
In this guide, Git appears alongside version control concepts. It is a system for tracking changes to code and allowing several people to work on it together. This explanation is based only on the definition and adds no claims about particular tools or organizations.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
An example of collaborative work
Two people make changes to the same project, and Git tracks each person's changes. This is a general illustration of the definition, not a description of a particular team, product, or tool.
Relevant tools
- Jira
- A work management tool in this guide. No claim is made here that it is associated with this term. Check the official documentation.
What to check
- Git is a version control system, not a particular code hosting service.