Two decades of Git: A conversation with creator Linus Torvalds

Author: GitHub
Published At: 2025-04-09T00:00:00
Length: 41:50

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Twenty years ago, Linus Torvalds created the basis for Git in just 10 days, forever changing how developers collaborate on code. In this candid interview, Linus Torvalds discusses Git's unexpected journey from a Linux kernel management tool to the foundation of modern software development. Learn about the technical decisions, community contributions, and evolving philosophy behind the version control system that powers millions of projects.

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