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

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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