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Narasimma Radhakrishnan
Narasimma Radhakrishnan

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Git vs GitLab: What's the Difference? 🚀

When I started learning version control, I thought Git and GitLab were the same thing. They’re related—but they have different roles.

Git = Version Control

Git is a tool that tracks changes in your code.

Use Git to:

Save project history
Create branches
Merge code
Collaborate with developers

Example:

git init
git add .
git commit -m "First commit"
GitLab = Code Hosting Platform

GitLab is a platform where you store Git repositories online. It also provides collaboration and CI/CD features.

Use GitLab to:

Push your code to the cloud
Collaborate with teams
Review merge requests
Automate testing and deployment

Example:

git remote add origin
git push -u origin main

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