24 Text Versioning with Git

Microsoft Word includes a native feature called “Track Changes”. When combined with OneDrive, this allows for real-time collaboration and version history. In contrast, plain text files are modified using lightweight editors that lack inherent versioning tools. However, version control systems can be used to track changes in plain text files effectively.

How to track changes in plain text files

The de facto standard for versioning plain text files is Git. Git is a versioning tool developed by Linus Torvalds, the father of the Linux OS.