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Sven Gotovac - PeerSpot reviewer
Professor at FESB - Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
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Top 5
A simple and stable solution useful for tracking changes
Pros and Cons
  • "Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...Since I am a very simple user of the tool, its scalability is good for me."
  • "The main problem for me is the frequent upgrades in the solution because every other upgrade is a minefield. When you do the upgrade, there is always something that doesn't work."

What is our primary use case?

Git is used for downloading stuff and tracking purposes. It is very simple. In short, I use Git for tracking changes in the computer, which is very simple.

What is most valuable?

It's a tool for collaboration, and that's what we use it for in our company.

What needs improvement?

The main problem for me is the frequent upgrades in the solution because every other upgrade is a minefield. When you do the upgrade, there is always something that doesn't work. We have to spend days to correct it. Then, we stop all updates, and we do the updates in six months or a year. There is always a problem, especially if you do an update, since after that, some libraries don't work. We then spend a lot of time trying to fix it. Therefore, the frequent updates are really, really terrible. The aforementioned area can be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have experience with Git. Also, I don't remember the version of the solution I am using.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten. I may not probably be the right person to evaluate the tool.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Since I am a very simple user of the tool, its scalability is good for me.

In my company, two or three people use the solution.

It is not an extensively used tool in my company, so there are no plans to increase its usage.

How are customer service and support?

I don't need any technical support because one of my colleagues provides the technical support. He had done the setup of Git, and we just used it. If there is some problem with the new version, he will do the setup, and that's enough for me.

How was the initial setup?

I wasn't involved in the setup.

What other advice do I have?

I just tried to use the solution for what I needed.

I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Yasmine Abib - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems engineer at Expleogroup
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A user-friendly distributed version control system that is accessible from a terminal or a graphical user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that it's easy to use and because it's accessible from a terminal or a graphical user interface if needed. I also like that we can pass comments from Linux if required."
  • "Synchronization could be better. Sometimes when you create a branch and merge it into another branch, I think it's a bit complex for no reason. The initial setup is also tricky when you do it for the first time."

What is our primary use case?

As a student, I used Git to store my source code and versioning. Whenever I do modifications, I can roll back the session if needed. It's the same at work, but we use Git to store documents. 

What is most valuable?

I like that it's easy to use and because it's accessible from a terminal or a graphical user interface if needed. I also like that we can pass comments from Linux if required.

What needs improvement?

Synchronization could be better. Sometimes when you create a branch and merge it into another branch, I think it's a bit complex for no reason. The initial setup is also tricky when you do it for the first time.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Git for almost ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Git is a stable solution. I have never had a problem with this solution.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Git a nine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I think Git is scalable. We were always a team of five to ten members, but I think it can handle more. We are an engineering company, and half the company uses Git.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is a bit complex if you're doing it for the first time. It also depends on what you're trying to do. If it's just to push code, it's straightforward. But when you have to manage a big project, it can get complicated. For example, you must get information from other branches after setting up your branch. When you merge data, you must ensure you do not touch all this information. Deployment time depends on the project and its scalability.

The deployment steps include creating an account, changing your key, synchronization with the project, creating your branch, and creating your own files and modifying them.

What about the implementation team?

Other members of my team and I implemented this solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license.

What other advice do I have?

I would tell potential users to read the tutorials and guidebook to understand Git and start doing things inside. You can quickly merge and create branches and versions. You have to be trained to use Git; then, it's easy.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Git an eight.

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Mohd Javed - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters International Pvt. Ltd.
Real User
Top 5
Easy to set up with good reliability and reasonable pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is very easy."
  • "The solution works perfectly fine so far."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for version control. We use it to control the development version. We use it for scripts or whatever we are deploying. 

What is most valuable?

The solution allows for very good version control while coding. We can ignore certain versions and create branches out of exactly what we need. 

The repository is great. We can look into it first before creating versions. 

It works with Unix. 

Once we change things, we can test it locally very easily. 

The initial setup is very easy.

It is stable and reliable.

We have found the solution to be stable.

The pricing is reasonable. 

What needs improvement?

The solution works perfectly fine so far. For the last year, it hasn't given me issues. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for one year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's been stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. I'd rate it eight out of ten. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale well. I'd rate the ability to expand eight out of ten. You can expand it easily. 

Most people are using it in my organization. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We primarily use GitHub. Now we are using Git for version control. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not complex at all. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

You can pay for a subscription. It is an affordable product. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm an end-user. 

I'd recommend the solution to other users. Both Git and GitHub are very useful for development. 

I would rate the solution eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Laboratory Instructor for the course INF2010 Data Structures and Algorithms at Polytechnique Montréal
Real User
Top 20
Helps to distribute development, do version control and manage source code
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool's most valuable feature is branch workflows."
  • "I believe there is room for improvement in preventing work loss due to conflicts or overwriting. Another area for improvement could be implementing features for automated code verification within Git."

What is our primary use case?

I use Git for version control. It helps us to distribute development and manage source code. 

What is most valuable?

The tool's most valuable feature is branch workflows. 

What needs improvement?

I believe there is room for improvement in preventing work loss due to conflicts or overwriting. Another area for improvement could be implementing features for automated code verification within Git. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the solution's scalability a seven out of ten. My company has eight developers using it. 

How are customer service and support?

I haven't contacted the tool's technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

I would rate my experience with the initial setup of Git as a seven or six out of ten. It has clear documentation and takes one or two hours to deploy. The deployment process involved installing Git, creating a project in Git, and configuring it with administrative privileges. Then, the steps included preparation, conversion, synchronization, and migration. This set up the repository, allowed for safe changes, and enabled inspection of the repository.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten. 

What other advice do I have?

I can provide support and control over the development teams, such as developing scripts for managing code or administering Git repositories for all members. However, we may need an extra week or two for additional training.

According to my opinion, every programmer should use Git. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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MOMEN ABDELSADEK - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior ict specialist at Information& eGov Authority
Real User
Top 5
Easy-to-use product with good scalability features
Pros and Cons
  • "Git is easy to use."
  • "The platform could have a feature for monitoring data recovery similar to Azure."

What is most valuable?

Git is easy to use. With the help of a few online tutorials, a person can understand how it works.

What needs improvement?

The platform could have a feature for monitoring data recovery similar to Azure.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Git for nine months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable product.

How are customer service and support?

Git’s technical support services are satisfactory.

How was the initial setup?

Git’s initial setup has 60% complexity. In the beginning, it was not easy to set up for us. Although, with more experience, it has become more accessible. It takes a few days to complete. We have to make sure we have covered all the essential things.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The platform is less expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the product an eight out of ten.

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Software developer at Abc solution
Real User
Top 20
With an intuitive interface in place, the tool is extremely easy to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "Git is easy to manage...It is helpful for me and easy to manage the interface we are using from development to production."
  • "If another person raises a pull request under the same ID assigned to the previous person, and both parties modify the tool, their changes will be grouped together in the same request until it is closed, which is an issue."

What is our primary use case?

We use Git for the desktop to maintain some versions of the codebase.

What is most valuable?

Git is easy to manage, which is one of the main features. Also, the codebase is a major feature. It is helpful for me and easy to manage the interface we are using from development to production. So we manage the versioning of codebases.

What needs improvement?

The price is an area that needs improvement.

The process of raising a pull request could benefit from some improvement. Currently, when a pull request is created in an organization, a branch is also created. However, each pull request must be individualized to a specific branch. If another person raises a pull request under the same ID assigned to the previous person, and both parties modify the tool, their changes will be grouped together in the same request until it is closed, which is an issue. Therefore, it would be beneficial if pull requests were individualized to each user so that any modifications made are attributed to the specific user's pull request.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Git for a year. Also, I don't remember the version of the solution I am using.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup process was easy. It is also easy to get the data. So, even though there are a large number of files, it's easy to clone and get the data details and codebase easily.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The organization looks into the pricing aspects of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the solution to those planning to use it. I rate the overall tool a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Founder at Simpro Tech
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
User-friendly, easy to install, reliable, and effective project management
Pros and Cons
  • "Version control is beneficial as it allows me to keep track of all the modifications I have made to the applications."
  • "It would be preferable if the updates could be completed at a faster pace."

What is our primary use case?

I use Git to manage my personal projects involving web basics, web design, and web pages. I am able to clone most things using Git.

I use it for web design version control. I also conduct a lot of research on open-source technologies that we can install using Git.

I have discovered that most of the solutions offered on Git can also be found on Docker.

How has it helped my organization?

It would be preferable if the updates could be completed at a faster pace.

What is most valuable?

Version control is beneficial as it allows me to keep track of all the modifications I have made to the applications.

What needs improvement?

I have no problems with Git and prefer using the Terminal Point of View for its high speed.

I attempted to use an alternative user interface, but it was too sluggish for me. I discovered that the Terminal is more efficient and rapid for executing events on Linux and Ubuntu. Its swiftness in event deployment is remarkable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Git for three or four years.

I update the versions every now and then.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability of Git a nine out of ten.

Performing periodic updates can be time-consuming, but it is not a significant concern as it doesn't disrupt my schedule. However, I do need to make a conscious effort to initiate the updates.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Git is a scalable solution.

Another advantage is that any team can work on it effortlessly, even large teams, making it highly collaborative.

I am currently using it and there are only a few people who I would like to share my changes with. With the current capability to view the modifications I have made, I am able to open it and see the updates for my team.

I am not planning to increase my usage at this time.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Ever since I began my training in web and development, it was the easiest platform for me to use and was the only one that was introduced. I did not explore others.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

The deployment process was quick for me. I was able to execute it on my personal computer and also clone it to my personal Git account.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I am not required to pay due to the small number of users we have. 

We have a small user base, and we are not using the enterprise version.

What other advice do I have?

I highly recommend others use Git for version control.

Because of its version control, I would rate Git a ten out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Miodrag Milojevic - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Archirect at Yettel
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Great for storing software, development, and tracking versions
Pros and Cons
  • "The implementation is easy."
  • "The UI can be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We use Git for storing software, development, and tracking versions. We have plans to use it for ODI as well, mainly to unify software version tracking. Although ODI already has its own internal versioning control, we can also transfer it to Git.

What is most valuable?

The implementation is easy.

What needs improvement?

The UI can be more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Git for around four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Git is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I believe Git is scalable.

What other advice do I have?

I give Git an eight out of ten.

We have a few hundred end users.

I recommend Git to others.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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