Git is a distributed version control system that's free and open source and designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. People use it to work together, using the same files, and helps a team to edit the same file. This way many people can have their version of the file local and all see who is changing and doing what. This helps mitigate any confusion as changes happen. While you may prefer to work on the command line, there are GUI clients for Git you can buy or download for free.

Step 1: Download Git on Git.scm.com

To install Git on Mac, the first thing you are going to want to do is open your browser and go to git-scm.com/downloads. Then click on the Apple icon.

Your download will begin.

Step 2: Open the Mavericks Box

Double click on the mavericks box. A welcome installer will popup on your screen. Continue reading through the installation all the way through to the summary page.

Step 3: Installation Success

There you have it. While you may prefer to work on the command line, there are GUI clients for Git you can buy or download for free. Try downloading one you like if you don't want to work in the command line.