Introduction to Git for beginners: Understanding the essentials

If you’re just beginning programming, you’ve likely encountered the name “Git”—but what is it? And why do you need it? Git is the most important tool I use, next to my text editor, operating system, and laptop. I’m using it right now. It tracks every change I make to my articles and code. While basic Git skills are easily attainable for beginners, it possesses many features which make it seem complex. In this article, I’ll reveal why Git is crucial and why you should start using it today.