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# [Inside Git: How It Works and the Role of the .git Folder](https://pujandevlogs.hashnode.dev/inside-git-how-it-works-and-the-role-of-the-git-folder?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Git is not just a set of commands—it is a content-based version control system.To truly understand Git, we need to look inside the hidden .git folder and see how Git stores data and manages history. What Is the .git Folder and Why It Exists When you...

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