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Git Bash vs Windows Command Prompt

A side-by-side look at Git Bash and Windows Command Prompt. 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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Windows Command Prompt

Windows Command Prompt

Os & Utilities

The Windows Command Prompt is a text-based interface that allows users to access the computer's file system as well as execute commands. It has been included with every version of the Windows operating system.

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