I use Git mainly to create new reports to store my project and to keep track of the changes I made in my code. So these are the main reasons why all people use Git.
DevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A solution useful for creating and uploading codes with ease
Pros and Cons
- "Git is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
- "If other people are included in their project, you're going to have to make merge requests to merge the code you made, and the code your colleagues have made. So it's a little bit complicated."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
I did use it in my organization as well. I did use it personally, but it was very easy to use it by yourself, especially when you create and upload your code, it's easy. If other people are included in their project, you're going to have to make merge requests to merge the code you made, and the code your colleagues have made. So it's a little bit complicated. So, when I started using it in my organization, It was a bit messy, but I finally got it.
What is most valuable?
Speaking about features, it helps to keep track of your code if it changes, especially to find who made the changes. The solution also makes it easy for other people to change your code.
What needs improvement?
I don't think it does need any improvement for now since Git is a free, open-source project.
To be honest, I didn't even get close to seeing all its current features. So, I can't imagine any new features that I would be able to recommend.
If it was possible to pay for a Git solution, I would pay for it. However, it's difficult in my country. So I mainly enjoy the free solution.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Git for four years. Also, I am using the solution's latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Git is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I don't think that it is even possible to count it as a scalable tool.
How are customer service and support?
I never tried to reach tech support.
How was the initial setup?
GitHub and GitLab were pretty good repositories for Git servers. So, I was using the solution on the cloud.
I did not deploy it. I was using already deployed solutions like GitLab and GitHub. I never did even try to deploy it.
What was our ROI?
I think it's a good investment, but I'm using the free version of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
My recommendation to others to use the solution would depend on their usage. If it's for their personal use, it's going to be easy. But if he was going to use it in an organization or for a personal project with a lot of friends or colleagues, then that would be a different story. You need to be concentrated, and I think a lot before making any changes to the code because every mistake can create a lot of problems.
I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Data Archirect at Yettel
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.
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Sr DevOps Engineer at Aptos
Helps to store code in a single repository
Pros and Cons
- "We use the tool to store codes."
- "The product needs to improve its UI."
What is our primary use case?
We use the tool to store codes.
What is most valuable?
Our team members can work together and save the code in a single repository.
What needs improvement?
The product needs to improve its UI.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am using the tool for four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My company has more than 1000 users for the solution.
How are customer service and support?
The software's technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool is an open-source product.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the product a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior software engineer at Funding Societies Pte. Ltd.
Efficiently keep track of changes and maintain control
Pros and Cons
- "Git has a lot of online tutorials and resources available."
- "Git removed the credential feature."
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case is to keep track of changes and maintain control, and it helps contain your code and is useful for collaboration.
What is most valuable?
One feature I find valuable is that it's a one-shot solution. Also, every software company has a requirement to use Git.
What needs improvement?
I am trying to understand why they removed the credential because it has been a great feature. But yeah, that's not looking good on me. Moreover, Git should increase security to reduce risk.
Another improvement could be that it is easy to install but complex to set up.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for ten years. We always use the latest version in our company.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution that has been fine for me for ten years.
I rate the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. Everyone can use it, and there are over 200 uses in my company.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit complex because it is open source.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed it from some commands, which took just a few seconds. It's open source, so there is no need for a consultant.
What other advice do I have?
Many tutorials are available online, and one should search for them and go through them before doing anything.
Overall, I would rate it a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Engineering Manager at Docaposte
Good distance access, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is having access to the local country repository even if we have problems with distance access."
- "The UI can be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for two purposes: first, we collaborate with the DevOps team, sharing our code; and second, we commit to a local repository, then push it to the distribution repository.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is having access to the local country repository even if we have problems with distance access.
What needs improvement?
The UI can be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I give the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give the scalability a nine out of ten.
We have thousands of users.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched to Git because we had distance access issues with our previous solution.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution an eight out of ten.
I recommend the solution to other users.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Environmental engineer at Coventry Building Society
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.
Former Employee of Orange Business Services as Head of Security Engineering at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
Helps with software development and version control
Pros and Cons
- "Git offers the ability to roll back to the previous version. You can also track all the small changes that you do."
- "The tool is complicated for a beginner. You need to have some training to use it. It is also hard to find a parameter."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for software development and version control. It helps us to maintain a safe repository of our development.
What is most valuable?
Git offers the ability to roll back to the previous version. You can also track all the small changes that you do.
What needs improvement?
The tool is complicated for a beginner. You need to have some training to use it. It is also hard to find a parameter.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
How are customer service and support?
There is no technical support since we use the open source version. We find support mainly on the forums.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use the open source version.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the product an eight out of ten. The product is the best in the industry.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Performance Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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