SMRTR ProgrammingApr 10, 2025ZDNet

Linus Torvalds built Git in 10 days - and never imagined it would last 20 years

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Git, created by Linus Torvalds in 2005, revolutionized version control for software development. Its decentralized design and efficient collaboration features have led to widespread adoption, now dominating the market with over 87% share and transforming how programmers work on projects across all operating systems.

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