How to Check and Update Your Git Version

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Don't miss out on the latest Git version.

You can check your Git version on any operating system by running "git --version" in a Terminal window or other command-line interface.
Updating Git on Windows depends on your current version. Use "git update" for versions 2.14.2 to 2.16.1, and "git update-git-for-windows" for later versions.
On Mac, update Git through Terminal using Homebrew with "brew upgrade git" or by downloading the latest installer from Git's download portal. Linux updates automatically with system updates.

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