GIT & GIT LAB

GIT

Git is a free and open-source distributed version control system designed to handle projects of any size with speed and efficiency. Unlike centralized systems, Git allows developers to work independently with a full copy of the codebase on their local machines.

FEATURES

Branching and Merging: Git's powerful branching model enables developers to create separate branches for features, bug fixes, or experiments, seamlessly merging them back into the main codebase after review.
Distributed nature: Every developer has a complete local repository, eliminating single points of failure and enabling offline work.
Staging area: The staging area provides granular control over what changes are committed, enhancing code organization and ensuring only intended modifications are recorded.
Lightweight and fast: Git's efficient design allows for lightning-fast performance, even with large codebases and complex projects.

What is GitLab?

GitLab is a web-based platform that streamlines development workflows. It does this by merging Git repository management with continuous integration (CI), deployment, and collaboration tools. GitLab facilitates code versioning and team cooperation and automates the pipeline from development to deployment, simplifying the entire software lifecycle within its unified platform.

Features

Repository hosting (similar to GitHub): Like GitHub, GitLab provides a central location for hosting Git repositories, enabling teams to collaborate on code and manage version control.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): One of GitLab's standout features is its built-in CI/CD pipelines, allowing teams to automate the entire software delivery process, from code commit to production deployment.
Issue tracking and project management: GitLab offers robust issue tracking and project management tools, helping teams organize and prioritize tasks, bugs, and feature requests.
Code review and collaboration: Similar to GitHub's pull requests, GitLab's merge requests facilitate code review and collaboration among team members, ensuring code quality and consistency.
Integrated DevOps tools: GitLab provides a comprehensive DevOps toolchain, including features for container management, monitoring, and security scanning. This streamlines the entire development lifecycle within a single platform.