GitButler with Scott Chacon and Kiril Videlov
Rust in Production
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Exploring Functional vs Object-Oriented Programming in GitButler
This chapter delves into the interplay between functional and object-oriented programming in the GitButler application. It highlights the application's functional approach, where minimal state is held, and underscores the file system as the primary source of core data.
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Version control is a critical part of any modern software project and git is the most popular tool for the job. But it can be complex and confusing, especially for beginners.
The team behind GitButler believes there is a better way.
They are building a modern Git client that streamlines the process of managing branches, backing up your work, and more. We hear from co-founders Scott Chacon and Kiril Videlov about how they're making Git easier for everyone -- all without sacrificing the power and flexibility that makes Git so popular in the first place.
About GitButler
Git Branching, Refined — that's the promise of GitButler. GitButler is a Git client that helps you manage your Git branches more effectively. GitButler records and backups up your work, helps with your code and much more. Their focus is everything after writing code in your editor and before sharing it on GitHub. The client is written in Rust, by the way.
About Scott Chacon
Scott Chacon is a co-founder of GitButler. Previously, he was a co-founder at GitHub. Scott is the author of the famous Pro Git book (which taught me Git, thank you very much) and an investor in a number of companies through his incubator, SCNE. He somehow also found the time to get a B2 in German.
About Kiril Videlov
Kiril Videlov is a co-founder and CTO of GitButler. He has a background in software engineering, especially in the fields of fintech and code analysis. He is a YC alum and has a Master's degree in Computer Science.
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Links From The Episode (In Chronological Order)
- sturdy - Kiril's earlier excursion into version control
- Why GitHub Actually Won - Comparing git to other version control software
- git2-rs - Rust bindings for libgit2
- gitoxide - Pure Rust implementation of git
- jujutsu - Alternative frontend to git repositories
- jgit - Java implementation of git
- Tauri - Desktop App toolkit used by GitButler
- The Rust Programming Language - A very good introduction to Rust, co-authored by Steve Klabnik
- Rust in Production: Oxide with Steve Klabnik - Steve's Podcast episode
- Steve's Jujutsu Tutorial - A good introduction to Jujutsu, written by Steve
- thiserror - Error crate for libraries
- anyhow - Error crate for applications
- Bazel - A fast and correct build system
- Flat Module Layout - Matklad's blog post about flat hierarchy in crates
- Don't Use Preludes And Globs - corrode's advice on not using preludes
- Leptos - Build interactive web applications in Rust
- Dioxus - Rust GUI toolkit for web, desktop, mobile, and more
- Slint - Declarative Rust GUI toolkit
- Svelte - JS frontend framework used by GitButler
- Zed - An editor with their very own UI toolkit
- Rust in Production: Zed - Podcast episode with Conrad Irwin from Zed
- Atom - The hackable text editor
- Tauri IPC Guide - How Tauri handles messages between front and backend
- Clippy - Rust's official linter
- Simple Made Easy - Rich Hickey's talk that Kiril watched more than 10 times
- Labrador - A magical dog breed
- I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor's iconic song
- Corsica - A French southern island
Official Links
- GitButler
- Scott Chacon on GitHub
- Scott Chacon on Twitter
- Scott Chacon on LinkedIn
- Kiril Videlov on LinkedIn
About corrode
"Rust in Production" is a podcast by corrode, a company that helps teams adopt Rust. We offer training, consulting, and development services to help you succeed with Rust. If you want to learn more about how we can help you, please get in touch.
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