GitHub serves as the central hub for code storage, while Git Bash provides a command-line interface for Windows users to manage repositories. The core synchronization relies on two operations: pulling data downloads updates from GitHub to your local machine, while pushing data uploads your committed changes to the remote repository. These commands maintain consistency between local and remote codebases.

Developers typically start by cloning a repository with `git clone` to establish a local copy. The recommended workflow involves pulling the latest changes before making edits, then staging, committing, and pushing those modifications. This sequence prevents conflicts and ensures collaborators see your updates. For example, after running `git pull`, a developer might edit a file and use `git push` to share their work.

When conflicting edits occur on the same file, Git halts the sync and marks the problematic sections. Resolving these requires manually choosing which version to keep, then completing the add, commit, and push cycle. Regular pulling before local work and pushing after commits keeps team projects synchronized and minimizes integration issues.