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Re: Git vs. Mercurial

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Post by dschobel » Fri, Jul 24, 2009, 4:53 PM UTC

that was really awesome opening that page at work. thanks HN!

Re: Git vs. Mercurial

#22

Post by jon_dahl » Fri, Jul 24, 2009, 4:53 PM UTC

smithjchris wrote: post #11

I agree with the point! Which is why I use Subversion.

Have you tried Git or Hg?

I think the point is that Git and Hg are extremely close in features/power/etc., not that every SCM is equal.

Not trying to troll here; if you really prefer SVN over Git or Hg that's your preference. But if you haven't given them a chance, you'll do yourself a favor by trying one of them out.

Re: Git vs. Mercurial

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Post by bryanwoods » Fri, Jul 24, 2009, 5:06 PM UTC

I was hoping I was about to read a comparison similar to http://whygitisbetterthanx.com/ (which is concise and intelligent, even with its inherent bias).

Re: Git vs. Mercurial

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Post by smithjchris » Fri, Jul 24, 2009, 5:13 PM UTC

jon_dahl wrote: post #22

smithjchris wrote: post #11

I agree with the point! Which is why I use Subversion.

Have you tried Git or Hg? I think the point is that Git and Hg are extremely close in features/power/etc., not that every SCM is equal. Not trying to troll here; if you really prefer SVN over Git or Hg that's your preference. But if you haven't given them a chance, you'll do yourself a favor by trying one of them out.

Yes I have tried both, extensively. I use windows primarily, which pretty much eliminates Git. Git's architecture is a big turd as well. Mercurial is the closest contender but it's not there yet with tool support.