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Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#1

Post by MrMatt » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:17 PM UTC

So we've finally pushed Purify live, and I would be grateful if I could get some feedback.

It's bug and feature tracker with Github integration that has been built for speed.

This isn't a MVP, we've spent a while beta testing and polishing, so we're considering this version to be the first full-on release. We're waiting on our merchant account to be set up, so until then, there are no paid accounts - just the free one.

Constructive criticism gratefully requested :D

http://purifyapp.com

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#2

Post by MrMatt » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:17 PM UTC

Clicky: http://purifyapp.com

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#3

Post by Jim_Neath » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:20 PM UTC

Also quick link to free signup: https://signup.purifyapp.com

Disclaimer: This a project between myself and MrMatt

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#4

Post by hga » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:26 PM UTC

What about trademark confusion with this well known tool: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Rational_Purify ?

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#5

Post by rozim » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:27 PM UTC

Purify: formerly the name of an amazing memory access detector so I guess you can claim your name is different enough not to be confused but anyway, FYI, heads up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purify_(software)

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#6

Post by rpledge » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:28 PM UTC

hga wrote: post #4

What about trademark confusion with this well known tool: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Rational_Purify ?

I agree, Rationals Purify is quite well known. If you weren't playing in the software development space I wouldn't think it was an issue, but in this case I'd consider a rebrand if I was you

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#7

Post by barredo » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:29 PM UTC

First of all. Seems great. Just registered for a free account to try.

teeny tiny feedback: I usually click to activate the checkboxes, and I mistaked the 'I accept TOS' link for a label, had to go back and fill the form again!

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#8

Post by generalk » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:34 PM UTC

I looked around, but couldn't find an answer to this question: what sets Purify apart from other issue trackers?

* If I know how to use Trac/Redmine, why use Purify?

* Why choose it over other hosted trackers, specifically Lighthouse?

* If I have Github Issues built-in to Github, why would I choose Purify?

Edit: I'm not saying there's no compelling reason to use Purify, I'd just like to hear the team's take.

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#9

Post by robotblake » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:41 PM UTC

The dashboard reminds me a lot of codebasehq.com, not that that's necessarily a bad thing.

Edit: Is there a way to delete a project? I can see how to archive but not delete.

Re: Ask HN: We've just launched our bug tracker, Purify - what do you think?

#10

Post by sumeeta » Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 2:55 PM UTC

You spelled GitHub wrong.