Ask HN: Can we do better than Git for version control?

Re:Ask HN: Can we do better than Git for version control? by tester756 on Sunday December 10, 2023 @12:13PM (#38593055)

>Do it then. Many have tried. All have failed. Talk is cheap.

I'm, just like many other people using GitHub Desktop (or Git Kraken or Git Extension, but I dont like this one)

when I'm working in GUI environment, that's proof that it is possible.

The problem with creating 3rd party tool that's CLI wrapper is that you cannot rely on it being installed on the system.

That's why such solutions usually fail - because you risk relying on stuff that may not get traction and you'd be better sticking to "official" syntax in long run.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: Can we do better than Git for version control? by karmakaze on Sunday December 10, 2023 @12:49PM (#38593322)

Is gitk still a thing that's available with git? Not as full featured but great for viewing and good with many commits/files.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: Can we do better than Git for version control? by EstanislaoStan on Monday December 11, 2023 @08:09AM (#38600323)

Yes

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ask HN: Can we do better than Git for version control? by namtab00 on Sunday December 10, 2023 @01:58PM (#38593865)

I'll share here my positive opinion of GitExtensions (on Windows). It has really helped me use and better understand Git, while also helping me define and share workflows with my colleagues..

Other GUIs, like the ones embedded in VisualStudio, VSCode or Rider, try to sell skipping some cognitive steps for some operations as simplifying or speeding up dev flow. I find they are just offering extra (beyond what git itself offers) ways of shooting yourself in the foot.

[ Parent | on HN ]