From 55aacb3364c910aa21067809763a1acf7af916a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: manselme <marie.anselmet@pasteur.fr>
Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2024 10:24:11 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Update download_repo.md

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 ```bash
 git clone https://gitlab.pasteur.fr/iah-public/20241008_remote_python_bioimage_analysis_course_day2
 ```
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+### More about Git
+Git is a version control system. A version control system (VCS) manages and tracks changes to files over time, allowing multiple users to collaborate efficiently on projects. It records a history of changes, supports branching for parallel work, and helps merge or resolve conflicts. It ensures a consistent project state and enables reverting to previous versions when needed. 
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+We could summarize the key principles of Git as follows: 
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+- Tracking changes: Git records a history of changes (commits) to a project, making it easy to review, undo, or revert to previous versions.
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+- Branching and merging: Developers can create branches to work on new features or fixes independently, then merge these changes back into the main project.
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+- Collaboration: Multiple users can work concurrently, and Git helps resolve conflicts when changes overlap.
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+- Distributed: Each user has a complete copy of the project history, enabling offline work and decentralization.
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