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# [Introduction to Git and GitHub: How are they different? What do they do?](https://blog.annamcdougall.com/introduction-to-git-and-github-how-are-they-different-what-do-they-do?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is the difference between Git and GitHub? Simply put, Git works on your local repository, and GitHub acts as cloud storage for the remote version of that repository. If you’ve ever used Dropbox or Google Drive on your desktop, phone, or tablet, ...

Jul 6, 2020 · 3 min read · blog.annamcdougall.com  
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## Responses 2

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[Subha Chanda](https://hashnode.com/@nemo)

[Aug 2, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-git-and-github-how-are-they-different-what-do-they-do/5f25c09090ac4260edf35728/comment/5f264e7190ac4260edf35a72)

I found it on Reddit about six months ago. I don't know if I should put it here! 😅

![5.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1596345917652/TRN7uVd3n.png)

[Syed Fazle Rahman](https://hashnode.com/@fazlerocks)

[Aug 1, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-git-and-github-how-are-they-different-what-do-they-do/5f25c09090ac4260edf35728/comment/5f25c12c90ac4260edf3573a)

That's a great analogy, [Anna J McDougall](https://hashnode.com/@AnnaJMcDougall).

Great read :)