git via Homebrew on macOS: Always Current, Fully Compatible
git (latest, via Homebrew)+macOS (any supported)
Homebrew maintains the latest git release for macOS. Install with `brew install git`. The system git bundled by Apple (via Xcode Command Line Tools) is often one or two minor versions behind. Run `git --version` to confirm which is active; `which git` should show `/opt/homebrew/bin/git` (Apple Silicon) or `/usr/local/bin/git` (Intel) when using Homebrew.
Workarounds & Fixes
Install Homebrew from brew.sh, then: `brew install git`
Add Homebrew to PATH before /usr/bin to ensure it takes priority over system git