If you are just getting started in the world of coding and web development, you will inevitably hear the terms Git and GitHub tossed around constantly.
Because they share the word "Git" and are used together 99% of the time, many beginners make the mistake of thinking they are the exact same thing. But confusing Git with GitHub is like confusing a car with a parking garage. One is the vehicle that does the work; the other is the place where you store it.
Let’s break down the actual differences between the two, why you need both, and how they work together to make modern software development possible.
What is Git? (The Tool)
At its core, Git is a software tool that runs locally on your own computer. It is a free, open-source Version Control System (VCS) created in 2005 by Linus Torvalds (the same guy who created Linux).
