BitKeeperWhat is BitKeeper?
BitKeeper is a fast, enterprise-ready, distributed SCM that scales up to very large projects and down to tiny ones.
BitKeeper is a tool in the Version Control category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Simple: An easy to use command line interface.Scalable: Nested Repositories are submodules done right! Version control collections of repositories.Flexible: Hybrid mode for binary files that uses a cloud of server for binaries instead of bloating the source repositories.Accurate: Tracking of file operations like creates, deletes, and renames.Safe: All file accesses validate checksums for integrity. All file writes include redundancy for error correction.Dependable: Highly accurate auto-merge that uses the whole history to resolve conflicts. Most other systems use variations of diff3.Discernable: Source annotations instantly available.Fast: High performance and scales to very large repositories.Free: Licensed under the Apache Version 2 license
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BitKeeper Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to BitKeeper?
Git
Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
SVN (Subversion)
Subversion exists to be universally recognized and adopted as an open-source, centralized version control system characterized by its reliability as a safe haven for valuable data; the simplicity of its model and usage; and its ability to support the needs of a wide variety of users and projects, from individuals to large-scale enterprise operations.
Mercurial
Mercurial is dedicated to speed and efficiency with a sane user interface. It is written in Python. Mercurial's implementation and data structures are designed to be fast. You can generate diffs between revisions, or jump back in time within seconds.
