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

Most developers use Git daily, memorizing commands without understanding the underlying system. This article explores what happens when you run git add or git commit, and how Git manages your code history. The .git Folder When you run git init, Git c...

Jan 17 · 3 min read · rohangupta.hashnode.dev  
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