Merge pull request #16 from t4d-gmbh/15-intro-section

introduction based on history

source/content/index.md

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 ```{toctree}
 :maxdepth: {% if build == "slides" %}1{% else %}2{% endif %}
-:caption: Git and Science
+:caption: Git in Science
 
 intro/index
 versioning_vs_reproducibility/index

source/content/intro/historical_perspective.md

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+## Git in Science: A Historical Perspective
+
+{% if page %}
+Git, a distributed version control system, was created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 to manage the development of the Linux kernel. 
+Before Git, the Linux kernel project used a proprietary system called BitKeeper, but due to licensing issues, the need for an open-source alternative became apparent. 
+Torvalds designed Git to be fast, efficient, and capable of handling large projects with a distributed workflow.
+
+Initially, Git was primarily used by software developers, but its robust features soon caught the attention of other fields, including scientific research. 
+The scientific community recognized the potential of Git for managing complex projects, tracking changes, and facilitating collaboration. 
+Here’s how Git evolved to become a staple in science:
+
+- **Adoption by Open-Source Projects:** Git’s success in open-source software projects demonstrated its capabilities in managing collaborative work, which is a common requirement in scientific research.
+- **Integration with Platforms:** The rise of platforms like GitHub and GitLab provided user-friendly interfaces and additional features such as issue tracking, project management, and collaborative tools. These platforms made Git more accessible to non-developers, including scientists.
+- **Reproducibility and Transparency:** As the importance of reproducibility in scientific research grew, Git’s ability to maintain a detailed history of changes became invaluable. 
+- **Interdisciplinary Collaboration:** Modern scientific research often involves interdisciplinary teams. Git’s collaborative features facilitated seamless cooperation between computer scientists, biologists, physicists, and other researchers, breaking down barriers between disciplines.
+
+Today, Git is widely used in scientific research for version control, collaboration, and ensuring the reproducibility of computational experiments. 
+Its evolution from a tool for software development to a cornerstone of scientific research highlights its versatility and the growing intersection between technology and science.
+
+{% else %}
+
+- **Origin**: Created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 for Linux kernel development.
+- **Adoption**: Initially used by software developers, later embraced by scientists.
+- **Key Milestones**:
+  - **Open-Source Projects**: Demonstrated Git's collaborative capabilities.
+  - **Platforms**: Remote hosting services made Git accessible to non-developers.
+  - **Reproducibility**: Essential for documenting and replicating scientific workflows.
+  - **Interdisciplinary Collaboration**: Enabled seamless cooperation across fields.
+
+{% endif %}

source/content/intro/index.md

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 ```{toctree}
 :maxdepth: 2
 
-./slide1
+./historical_perspective
 
 ```
 {% else %}
 <!-- BUILDING THE PAGES -->
 <!-- build the page content here -->
-```{include} ./slide1.md
+```{include} ./historical_perspective.md
 ```
 {% endif %}