Tech Terms Explained Simply

Git

version-control devops

A distributed version control system that tracks changes in source code during software development.

https://git-scm.com/ https://github.com/

Docker

devops

A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers, which are lightweight and portable.

https://www.docker.com/ https://docs.docker.com/

CI/CD

devops

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment/Delivery - automates code integration, testing, and release to speed up delivery.

https://www.atlassian.com/continuous-delivery/continuous-integration https://www.atlassian.com/continuous-delivery/continuous-deployment

GitHub

software-engineering version-control devops

GitHub is a website where people store and share code. It helps teams work together on software projects. You can track changes, suggest improvements, or contribute to open source.

https://github.com/ https://docs.github.com/en/get-started

GitLab

software-engineering version-control devops

GitLab is a platform similar to GitHub, but it also includes tools for testing, deploying, and managing projects from start to finish — all in one place. Many teams use it to build and ship software.

https://gitlab.com/ https://about.gitlab.com/