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

Git works differently than old version control systems. Instead of storing just differences between files, Git stores snapshots of project. Think of it like taking a photo of your project every time you commit. Understanding the .git Folder The .gi...

Jan 17 · 2 min read · yashthumar.hashnode.dev  
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