But there's no good fundamental reason why it has to be that way. The general point is: Git mostly works fine for what it is, but version control can 1) be eas

But there's no good fundamental reason why it has to be that way. The general point is: Git mostly works fine for what it is, but version control can 1) be easier to use, and 2) serve more purposes than Git currently does. Imagine a perfect, seamless version control system that does everything you want with minimal effort. Git isn't that, not even if you've put in the time necessary to become an expert.