# Git Is Not Github

Wassup guys!

Most people tend to use the words **GIT** and **GITHUB** interchangeably and get them confused which is quite wrong

**GIT** is a VERSION CONTROL software, i.e. It tracks changes to a set of files over time

**GITHUB** is an online code repository hosting service

You can essentially think of GitHub as

 
- The repository that Git makes that tracks the changes in files every time

- The online interface that hosts this changes online for people to see, Pull down and contribute to.
While the underlying Software used in GitHub repository providing service is Git

**GitHub** is the most popular open source repository hosting platform as it is entirely free, transparent and easy to use.

**Simple Illustration**

Just like 


- MacOS runs Apple Devices


- WindowsOS runs Microsoft Devices


- GIT runs GITHUB repository service

Note:** GIT** is not an Operating System ( Lol ), Hope you got the point.

**Ciao!**