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reviewer2072055 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant/Software Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
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CLI and GUI-supported; stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "What I find the most valuable about Git is that it is CLI and GUI-supported. People who do not like using the CLI mode can use the GUI mode."
  • "I would rate the initial setup process a four, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the most difficult and 10 being the easiest. The reason for this rating is that once there are conflicts, it takes a lot of effort to resolve them."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is source control and code checking. We used it as version control for collaboration projects. The most important use case is being able to look into the code. Somebody can publish the code publicly in a standard format, which organizes the standard format of code. Then, the team follows the structure of the README file and the code structure.

I also used this solution to make my resume stand out.

What is most valuable?

What I find the most valuable about Git is that it is CLI and GUI-supported. People who do not like using the CLI mode can use the GUI mode. The solution also now comes with the VS (Visual Studio) code. The ID comes with the Git adapter. This is handy, that is why there is wide adoption of Git.

What needs improvement?

We have had a mixed reaction to the newly-introduced code pilot. It improved the coding but was also gave too much to the AI and people are concerned that Git Copilot could result in a lot of job losses.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Git for four years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability of this solution a 10, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability of this solution a 10, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.

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

Prior to Git, I used TortoiseSVN.

How was the initial setup?

I would rate the initial setup process a four, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the most difficult and 10 being the easiest. The reason for this rating is that once there are conflicts, it takes a lot of effort to resolve them.

What other advice do I have?

For the people looking to use this solution, I would say, go through some of the basic videos and learn the basic commands to get started and then explore more of the features. Get some hands-on experience and collaborate with others to find out more about the solution. 

Overall, I would rate Git a nine, on a scale from one to 10, with one being the worst and 10 being the best.

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 20
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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Senior Developer at SmartStream Technologies ltd.
Real User
Top 5
A standard and open-source product with features like git clone
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a pretty standard product with features like git clone and development branches."
  • "Git is mostly command based and needs to have a helpful user interface."

What is our primary use case?

We use Git for our code. 

What is most valuable?

It is a pretty standard product with features like git clone and development branches. 

What needs improvement?

Git is mostly command based and needs to have a helpful user interface. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working the solution for the last three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Git is highly stable and I would rate it a ten out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is highly scalable and I would rate it a ten out of ten. My company has 500 users for it. We use it on a daily basis. 

How are customer service and support?

We don't connect with the support team since all the information is available on the internet. 

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

We switched to Git because it supports multiple vendors. 

How was the initial setup?

Git's setup is easy and I would rate it a nine out of ten. There are documents available with plenty of information. Hence, if there are any issues, you can sort them out. The tool's deployment is fast. 

What about the implementation team?

We did the product's deployment in-house. Users can do it by themselves.

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

Git is free and you don't have to pay for it. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Git a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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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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Environmental engineer at Coventry Building Society
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A free tool that helps with website management
Pros and Cons
  • "I use the solution for website management."
  • "The tool's user interface is terrible. It needs to be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for website management. 

What needs improvement?

The tool's user interface is terrible. It needs to be more user-friendly. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for ten years. 

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

I used a version control software called Bazaar. I switched to Git since everyone is using it. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's setup is straightforward. I could complete the solution's deployment in two minutes. 

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

The tool is free. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the solution a five out of ten. There are better solutions out there than Git. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1829205 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Performance Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Feature rich, scales well, and straightforward deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "All of the features in Git are useful."
  • "The solution could improve by having more customization."

What is our primary use case?

Git is used for version control.

Our extensive IT department collaborates on various projects, utilizing Git to manage versions effectively. One significant advantage is the ability to maintain multiple versions of the same code, even when offline. This is particularly beneficial in scenarios where internet connectivity is not available, enabling individuals to work on their code seamlessly. Ultimately, this is a crucial benefit for our team's productivity and market competitiveness.

What is most valuable?

All of the features in Git are useful.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by having more customization.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Git for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good.

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 500 people using the solution.

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support.

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

I have used solutions prior to Git.

How was the initial setup?

The setup of Git is straightforward. The time it takes to set up depends on the size of the project.

When we're doing things manually, but now we use automation tools. When there is a request made it is automated and deployed in the project.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation in-house. We have a team that handles the implementation.

What other advice do I have?

A few people in each team have to do the maintenance of the solution.

I would recommend people start using Git. Users can work on an offline copy without internet connectivity and later sync their changes once online. This process is effortless and speedy. Additionally, it is highly secure. After setting up an Azure account, integration with other tools is possible, allowing for continuous integration and deployment.

I rate Git out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Yasmine Abib - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems engineer at Expleogroup
Real User
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.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Mohd Javed - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters International Pvt. Ltd.
Real User
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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