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Git Bash vs TortoiseGit

A side-by-side look at Git Bash and TortoiseGit. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Git Bash

Git Bash

Development

Git Bash is a terminal emulator for Windows that provides a Bash environment that allows users to utilize Git version control features and Linux-style command line tools and utilities on Windows operating systems.

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TortoiseGit

TortoiseGit

Development

TortoiseGit is a Windows shell extension and Git client. It provides easy version control for Windows users by adding functionality directly into Windows File Explorer. TortoiseGit makes working with Git repositories simple and intuitive.

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