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Linus Torvalds Got Git Working in About Ten Days

No tool for the job? Forge your own
No tool for the job? Forge your own

In 2005, the version control tool used by Linux kernel developers became unavailable. Linus Torvalds wasn't satisfied with the alternatives, so he decided to build his own. In his own words, it came together in about ten days, good enough to manage the kernel.

Designed to manage a massive project like the Linux kernel, this tool is now used in development teams around the world.

"If what you need doesn't exist, build it yourself." In the world of programming, that actually happens.

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