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== Getting Started

This chapter will be about getting started with Git.
We will begin by explaining some background on version control tools, then move on to how to get Git running on your system and finally how to get it set up to start working with.
At the end of this chapter you should understand why Git is around, why you should use it and you should be all set up to do so.

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=== Summary

You should have a basic understanding of what Git is and how it's different from the centralized version control system you may have previously been using.
You should also now have a working version of Git on your system that's set up with your personal identity.
It's now time to learn some Git basics.