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What does "git submodule" mean in programming?
git submodule is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A Git feature that embeds one Git repository inside another as a dependency at a specific commit. The parent repository stores only a reference to the submodule's commit hash, not its full history.
Example
"We use a git submodule to pin the shared UI library to a specific version."
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