Are there any advantages of BitBucket over GitHub?

Thread starter Simfish
Start date Sep 5, 2011

In summary, the main difference between BitBucket and GitHub is the type of version control they use, with BitBucket using Mercurial and GitHub using Git. There are cost differences, with BitBucket offering free plans for individuals and small teams, while GitHub only offers a free plan for open source projects. BitBucket also has a lower cost for their paid plans. Collaboration with others is possible on BitBucket through features such as pull requests, code reviews, and issue tracking. One advantage of using BitBucket over GitHub is its built-in support for Mercurial and a more user-friendly interface. Projects can be migrated from GitHub to BitBucket through a simple import feature, but there may be some differences in workflows and features between the two platforms.

Sep 5, 2011

Simfish

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I learned how to use BitBucket in a High-Performance Scientific Computing course. But I'm not hearing anything about it anymore. What happened?

(they're programs used for revision control, by the way)

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Sep 6, 2011

jhae2.718

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I guess it would depend on whether you prefer Mercurial or git as your DVCS.

Related to Are there any advantages of BitBucket over GitHub?

1. What is the main difference between BitBucket and GitHub?

The main difference between BitBucket and GitHub is the type of version control they use. BitBucket uses Mercurial, while GitHub uses Git. This means that the commands and workflows for managing code are slightly different between the two platforms.

2. Are there any cost differences between BitBucket and GitHub?

Yes, there are cost differences between BitBucket and GitHub. BitBucket offers free plans for individuals and small teams, while GitHub only offers a free plan for open source projects. BitBucket also has a lower cost for their paid plans compared to GitHub.

3. Can I collaborate with others on projects using BitBucket?

Yes, you can collaborate with others on projects using BitBucket. BitBucket offers features such as pull requests, code reviews, and issue tracking, which allow for easy collaboration between team members.

4. Are there any advantages of using BitBucket over GitHub?

One advantage of using BitBucket over GitHub is the built-in support for Mercurial. This may be beneficial for teams who are more familiar with Mercurial and prefer its workflow. Additionally, BitBucket has a more user-friendly interface and offers unlimited private repositories for all paid plans.

5. Can I migrate my projects from GitHub to BitBucket?

Yes, you can migrate your projects from GitHub to BitBucket. BitBucket offers a simple import feature that allows you to easily transfer your code, issues, and pull requests from GitHub to BitBucket. However, keep in mind that there may be some differences in workflows and features between the two platforms.