Why even use Git in the first place? What's the point?

Git is what's known as a "Version Control System" or VCS.

The "Why" of Git

Simply put, Git enables efficient collaboration among software engineers.

The "What" of Git

Git allows engineers to:

1. Take "snapshots" of code

These snapshots or "commits" make it easy to track progress.

2. Solicit feedback from others

Collaboration via teammate reviews of your code.

3. Merge changes made by other engineers

Git lets us ensure changes don't conflict.

4. View the "official history"

See what "snapshots" were made to a codebase.