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+# Git Introduction Course
+
+This course aims at everyone who works in the Bioinformatics field. We cover a
+*version control system* named **git**. This system is widely used by software
+developers, but can also be used for project management. By keeping track of
+all versions, history, etc. collaboration with colleagues is easy and your
+analysis will be reproducible.