Hey folks!
Today I want to share something that often confuses many beginners — the difference between Git and GitLab. If you're starting your journey in development or DevOps, understanding this clearly will really help you manage your projects better.

What is Git?

Git is a version control system.
That means it helps you track changes in your code, collaborate with others, and revert back if something goes wrong. It works locally on your computer. You can create repositories, commit changes, create branches, and more — all without needing internet.

Key features of Git:

• Track every change in your codebase
• Rollback to previous versions
• Work on multiple features using branches
• Merge changes from team members

What is GitLab?

GitLab is a web-based DevOps platform built on top of Git.
It lets you host your Git repositories online, collaborate with your team, run CI/CD pipelines, manage issues, and more — all in one place.

You can use GitLab for:

• Pushing your Git repositories to the cloud
• Creating merge requests (like pull requests in GitHub)
• Running automated tests
• Managing bugs, features, and team contributions

GitLab offers:

• Git repository hosting
• Built-in CI/CD tools
• Issue tracking and project planning
• Code review tools
• Security and DevOps features