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Fossil vs Git: What are the differences?
- History and Design Philosophy: Fossil is designed to be a distributed version control system that also includes bug tracking and wiki support, while Git is focused solely on version control with a decentralized structure.
- Data Storage: Fossil stores all project data in a single SQLite database file, making it easier to manage and backup, while Git stores data in a distributed manner across multiple hidden folders in the project directory.
- User Interface: Fossil provides a built-in web interface for project tracking and management, while Git relies on third-party tools or plugins for web-based functionalities.
- Workflow Complexity: Fossil offers a simpler and more integrated workflow, making it easier for beginners to start using, while Git allows for more complex and customizable workflows, suitable for advanced users.
- File Renaming and Moving: Fossil tracks file renaming and moving automatically without explicit commands, whereas Git requires users to explicitly mark file changes as renames or moves.
- Branching Model: Fossil uses a timeline-based approach for branching, allowing for easy visualization of project history, while Git follows a more complex and flexible branch management system with features like rebasing and cherry-picking.
In Summary, Fossil and Git have key differences in design philosophy, data storage, user interface, workflow complexity, file tracking, and branching model that cater to different user preferences and project requirements.
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Pros of Git
Pros of Fossil
- Integrated Bug Tracking, Wiki and Tech Notes2
- Dead simple & single binary with tons of features1
- Strong and flexible1
- Cheap&intelligent1
- AutoSync - Reduces needless Merging and Forking1
Pros of Git
- Distributed version control system1.4K
- Efficient branching and merging1.1K
- Fast959
- Open source845
- Better than svn726
- Great command-line application368
- Simple306
- Free291
- Easy to use232
- Does not require server222
- Distributed27
- Small & Fast22
- Feature based workflow18
- Staging Area15
- Most wide-spread VSC13
- Role-based codelines11
- Disposable Experimentation11
- Frictionless Context Switching7
- Data Assurance6
- Efficient5
- Just awesome4
- Github integration3
- Easy branching and merging3
- Compatible2
- Flexible2
- Possible to lose history and commits2
- Rebase supported natively; reflog; access to plumbing1
- Light1
- Team Integration1
- Fast, scalable, distributed revision control system1
- Easy1
- Flexible, easy, Safe, and fast1
- CLI is great, but the GUI tools are awesome1
- It's what you do1
- Phinx0
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Cons of Git
- Hard to learn16
- Inconsistent command line interface11
- Easy to lose uncommitted work9
- Worst documentation ever possibly made7
- Awful merge handling5
- Unexistent preventive security flows3
- Rebase hell3
- When --force is disabled, cannot rebase2
- Ironically even die-hard supporters screw up badly2
- Doesn't scale for big data1
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What is Fossil?
Fossil is a software configuration management system. Fossil is software that is designed to control and track the development of a software project and to record the history of the project. There are many such systems in use today. Fossil strives to distinguish itself from the others by being extremely simple to setup and operate.
What is 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.
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