Git @ 20: Linus Torvalds Reflects on its Journey

To celebrate Git's 20th anniversary, GitHub hosted a Q&A with Linus Torvalds. He recounted Git's origins, born out of necessity to solve the Linux kernel's version control chaos. Developed in just 10 days, the early version quickly evolved into an indispensable tool for software development worldwide. Despite initial difficulties, Git's adoption exploded. Linus admits his personal interest waned after his needs were met, quickly handing maintenance over to Junio Hamano. Today, Git's ubiquity presents new challenges, such as a surge in abandoned projects. Linus' focus remains on the ongoing development of the Linux kernel, with no immediate plans for new projects.