Git is a distributed version control system, meaning that the entire codebase and history is mirrored on every user’s computer. This allows developers to work independently and commit changes to their local repository without the need for a central server. This also allows for faster and more reliable version control, since developers can commit changes to their local repository and push them to the main repository when they are ready.
In contrast, other version control systems such as Subversion (SVN) are centralized. This means that all changes must be committed to a central server, which can be slow and unreliable. Additionally, since the codebase is stored in a single location, it is more vulnerable to data loss or corruption.
For example, if a developer using SVN makes a change to the codebase, they must commit it to the central server. If the server crashes or the connection is lost, the changes are not saved. With Git, the developer can commit the changes to their local repository and push them to the main repository when they are ready, ensuring that the changes are saved even if the connection is lost.