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Hello, GitHub and Git

Hello, GitHub and Git

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Hello, GitHub and Git

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- Hey, Jasmine. People keep asking us what this GitHub thing is that we keep talking about. What's a good analogy to help explain it? - [Jasmine] Think of GitHub like a platform where we can store and manage our code. It's like a digital workspace for developers. - It's like a garage for your home improvement projects where we keep all our tools and materials. - Love that analogy, Natia. Just like in a garage, GitHub allows us to organize our code and collaborate with others. We can work on different parts of the project without stepping on each other's toes. - So let's talk about how Git fits into all of this. - [Jasmine] Git is a technology that powers GitHub. It's like the blueprint of our project. It keeps track of all the changes we make to our code over time. - It's like a version control system for our home improvement projects. We can go back to any previous version if something goes wrong and start again. Just like how you can undo changes you make in your garage projects. -…

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