2018-03-17 18:26:18 +05:30
---
2021-01-29 00:20:46 +05:30
stage: none
group: unassigned
info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#designated-technical-writers
2018-03-17 18:26:18 +05:30
comments: false
---
2017-08-17 22:00:37 +05:30
# Git introduction
## Intro
2019-03-02 22:35:43 +05:30
< https: / / git-scm . com / about >
2017-08-17 22:00:37 +05:30
- Distributed version control
- Does not rely on connection to a central server
- Many copies of the complete history
- Powerful branching and merging
- Adapts to nearly any workflow
- Fast, reliable and stable file format
2019-12-04 20:38:33 +05:30
## Help
2017-08-17 22:00:37 +05:30
Use the tools at your disposal when you get stuck.
- Use '`git help < command > `' command
- Use Google
2019-03-02 22:35:43 +05:30
- Read documentation at < https: // git-scm . com >
