Git
Git is version control software that tracks changes to code and files over time through commits, branches, and merges.
For AI-assisted design and engineering, Git is the safety net when agents edit files: branches isolate experiments, commits create undo points, and pull requests gate review.
What it means
Git records diffs, history, and collaboration workflows (branch, commit, push, PR) so teams can revert agent changes and review before merge.
Why designers should care
Designers working with coding agents should understand diff review, branch isolation, and why agents propose commits—so handoff and approval UX align with how teams actually ship.
Example
An agent creates a feature branch, edits three files, and opens a PR with a visual diff; the designer accepts/rejects hunks before merge, same as an engineer would.
Common mistakes
- • Agents committing directly to main with no review gate.
- • No diff UI for non-engineers reviewing agent-generated UI changes.
- • Hiding git operations so users cannot undo or trace what changed.