BitKeeper

What is BitKeeper?

BitKeeper is a fast, enterprise-ready, distributed source code management (SCM) system that scales to very large projects and down to tiny ones. It is the original distributed SCM, now available as open-source under the Apache 2.0 License. BitKeeper offers a simple command-line interface, nested repositories with submodules, flexible hybrid mode for binary file management, accurate tracking of file operations, and high-performance with robust checksumming for data integrity. Its highly accurate auto-merge functionality uses the complete history to resolve conflicts, offering a dependable solution unlike variations of diff3 used in other systems. BitKeeper also provides instant access to source annotations, making it a versatile SCM tool suitable for projects of any scale, free under the Apache Version 2 license

Highlights

• Simple command-line interface for easy usage
• Nested repositories with submodules for managing collections of repositories
• Flexible hybrid mode for binary file management using a cloud-based server
• Accurate tracking of file operations like creates, deletes, and renames
• Highly accurate auto-merge capability that leverages the full history to resolve conflicts
• Instant access to source annotations
• High-performance and scalability to handle very large repositories