Question

A new developer on your team says, "I installed GitHub on my laptop so now I can track file versions and commit my work locally." You want to correct their understanding. Which statement most accurately clarifies the relationship between Git and GitHub?

Accepted Answer

Git is the distributed version control tool that runs locally to track changes and manage commits, while GitHub is a cloud-based hosting service that stores repositories and adds collaboration features on top of Git.

Answer

GitHub is the version control tool installed on the laptop, and Git is the website used to share repositories with others.

Answer

Git and GitHub are the same product; GitHub is simply the newer branded name for the Git command-line tool.

Answer

Git can only be used when connected to GitHub, so an internet connection is required to make any local commits.