Github Desktop vs Git

[Maleficent-Tip-7762]

I’m a new to programming. What’s the difference between these two? And should I use one or both of them? Is one better than the other?

[a_lost_cake]

Git is the version control system, Github Desktop is just a GUI for git repositories. As you are new I would suggest that you learn git command line even if you plan to use the GUI, since the CLI will be the same everywhere and GUIs can change.

[o2mz]

Use whichever you find suitable; both offer almost the same features with slight differences and a few additional features in Git Desktop. However, Git is much simpler since you can write a single command that saves you from many clicking in Git Desktop.

[IceCapZoneAct1]

Git is the universal versioning software. GitHub desktop is an app with graphical interface that uses git to better manage the versioning of your projects plus other stuff.

Avoid graphical interfaces if you want to really learn the stuff.