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Do people use git alternatives? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by druge@programming.dev to c/ask_experienced_devs@programming.dev

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I know other version control software exists, but does anyone use it? Why? What are the differences? All I've ever actually seen people use is git.

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[–] canpolat@programming.dev 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Git is definitely dominating the landscape. The fact that it is free software plays a big role. There are alternatives, but they are unlikely to gain much adoption. They may provide slightly better UX or marginally more comfortable flows, but it's not enough to replace Git. Not to mention, most developers don't even really care about which SCM they use.

[–] nous@programming.dev 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not to mention, most developers don’t even really care about which SCM they use.

Get them to use CVS for a while. They will care then.

[–] canpolat@programming.dev 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You are right about that! It was a pain to work with :)

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[–] colorado@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

I never used CVS but the senior developer at one place mentioned about it once when I complained about subversion which we used there (this was in 2013).