Bitbucket is a web-based hosting service for software development projects that use the Mercurial or Git version control systems. It is similar to GitHub, but is hosted on Atlassian’s servers. It was founded in 2008 by two Danish developers and was acquired by Atlassian in 2010.
Bitbucket provides a web-based graphical interface and desktop as well as command line integration for easy access to repositories for both individuals and teams. It offers features such as unlimited private repositories, JIRA integration, and pull requests. Bitbucket also provides powerful collaboration tools, including project management, issue tracking, code reviews, and wiki support. Furthermore, Bitbucket is available in both free and paid plans.
For developers, Bitbucket allows them to “host their source code, track changes and collaborate on projects”. It also helps to manage and store their source code securely. With the help of the version control system, it becomes much easier to track changes to source code and keep it up-to-date. Additionally, developers can also use Bitbucket to create branches and perform merges of code.
For businesses, Bitbucket allows them to have complete control over their source code. It also allows organizations to develop custom applications and integrate them with their existing software stack. Bitbucket also provides robust security, scalability, and availability for their hosted repositories. Finally, organizations can use services such as Atlassian’s HipChat for real-time collaboration between team members, and even integrate them with their Bitbucket repositories.
