Uni Turin, Collegio Carlo Alberto, SciencesPo Paris, JPE Data Editor
Feature | Git | Dropbox |
---|---|---|
Version History | Full commit history with messages | Keeps older versions, no clear log |
Understanding Changes | Line-by-line diffs, commit messages | No diffs, no context for changes |
Branching & Merging | Yes — supports parallel development | No — one version at a time |
Collaboration | Designed for multiple developers | Risk of overwrite when editing together |
Offline Access | Fully local; sync when ready | Needs internet to sync versions |
Project Structure | Tracks full directory state | Syncs files individually |
Intended Use | Code & structured text, reproducibility | General file storage and backup |
if you have been following along 🧐
What is not contained in the repo?
terminal
)git
?git status
git init
git status
git status
informs you about the current status of the repo.git add
), then we actually add them to history with git commit
.JPE Replicator Training Material