Rust in Production

GitButler with Scott Chacon and Kiril Videlov

Nov 28, 2024

Scott Chacon, co-founder of GitButler and former GitHub co-founder, and Kiril Videlov, CTO with a rich fintech background, discuss making version control simpler. They share how they are building a modern Git client aimed at enhancing developer interactions, akin to Google Docs. The duo elaborates on their use of Rust, the challenges of optimizing Git's functionalities, and the balance between functional and object-oriented programming. They also share laughs about their dad joke culture, emphasizing a lighthearted team atmosphere.

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Scott Chacon

Kiril Videlov

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GitButler aims to simplify the version control process by refining Git branching, facilitating continuous saving and sharing of work.

The co-founders draw inspiration from past technologies to improve user interactions with Git, aiming for more intuitive management.

Using Rust for development provides GitButler with performance advantages and robust safety features, enhancing the application's efficiency.

Deep dives

Introduction to GitButler and Its Founders

Scott Chacon, a co-founder of GitHub, and Kirill Wedeloff, a software engineer, have established GitButler as an innovative company focused on enhancing Git branching functionality using Rust. Their previous achievements within version control systems and existing technologies like GitHub and Sturdy deeply influence their current endeavors. The duo emphasizes making version control more user-friendly and akin to collaborative tools, like Google Docs, where progress is saved continuously rather than requiring manual commits. Their background sets a strong foundation for GitButler’s mission to rethink user interactions with version control while continuously improving developer experiences.

Intro

5min

The Evolution and Optimization of Version Control

27min

Mastering Modular Software Development in Rust

23min

Exploring Functional vs Object-Oriented Programming in GitButler

1min

Evolving Programming Practices

17min

Embracing Humor: The Dad Joke Culture at Git Butler

2min

Embracing the Rust Community and Ecosystem

6min

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

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"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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Rust in Production

GitButler with Scott Chacon and Kiril Videlov

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Deep dives

Introduction to GitButler and Its Founders

Challenges with Current Git Functionality

Innovative Features and Inspirations from Other Systems

Technical Foundation and Use of Rust

Community Engagement and Future Aspirations

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Introduction to GitButler and Its Founders

Challenges with Current Git Functionality

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Technical Foundation and Use of Rust

Community Engagement and Future Aspirations

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