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Git

A distributed version-control system recording changes and supporting branches and merges. Git is a tool; GitHub is a service using it. A repository copy may be complete or deliberately limited.

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GitHub

A platform for Git repositories, change review and automation. GitHub is a service and Git a version-control system; Git works without GitHub.

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GDesign / Programming

Grid

A system arranging design elements in rows and columns. It supports rhythm and relationships. CSS Grid is a specific browser layout mechanism; a designer's grid need not be implemented with it.

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