How to update Git to the latest version

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Keeping Git updated is essential for security patches, bug fixes, and accessing the latest features that improve your development workflow. As the creator of CoreUI, a widely used open-source UI library, I’ve maintained Git installations across various development environments over 25 years of software development. From my expertise, the update process varies by operating system, with package managers providing the most reliable update mechanism. Regular updates ensure you have the latest security fixes and performance improvements.

Use your system’s package manager to update Git to the latest version.

# macOS with Homebrew
brew upgrade git

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade git

# Windows with Git for Windows
# Download latest installer from git-scm.com

Here each command updates Git using the appropriate package manager for your system. Homebrew on macOS and apt on Ubuntu provide automated updates with dependency management. Windows users should download the latest installer from the official Git website for the most current version with all security patches.

Best Practice Note:

This is the same update approach we use across CoreUI development environments for consistent tooling. Always check your current version with git --version before and after updating, and review release notes for any breaking changes that might affect your workflows.

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About the Author

Łukasz Holeczek, Founder of CoreUI, is a seasoned Fullstack Developer and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. As the lead developer for all JavaScript, React.js, and Vue.js products at CoreUI, they specialize in creating open-source solutions that empower developers to build better and more accessible user interfaces.

With expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks like React.js, Vue.js, and Next.js, Łukasz combines technical mastery with a passion for UI/UX design and accessibility. CoreUI’s mission is to provide developers with tools that enhance productivity while adhering to accessibility standards.

Łukasz shares its extensive knowledge through a blog with technical software development articles. It also advises enterprise companies on building solutions from A to Z. Through CoreUI, it offers professional services, technical support, and open-core products that help developers and businesses achieve their goals.

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