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Git turns 20 as we celebrate decades of open-source software distribution


In one more year, you can order Git a drink.

One of the most unique aspects of Git's design is that it does not rely on a centralized server to operate, but rather is regarded as a "distributed control system." If you peruse enough of our guides, tutorials, and projects, you're sure to find numerous references to Git as it's a critical tool for installing libraries, applications, and much more. Open-source tools make for an insanely creative community, and Git bridges the gap for many developers and their users to interact with creations that take an immense amount of work.

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