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1. Why Git exists
Version Control (Git) for Non-Engineers · 12 pages source format
Time machine + collaboration. Commits are snapshots with messages for humans.
What you'll learn
- Snapshot
- History
Commit = save point
Message in present tense: “Add pricing FAQ.” Small commits beat giant mystery dumps.
Quick check
A commit is best thought of as…
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Write 3 good commit messages for imaginary changes.
Clear?