Ask HN: Which repository system do you use and how?

2 points by ianl 15y ago ↗ HN

I've been reading a lot lately about how each repository system works (especially Git) and was wondering what the predominant system is and how they use it?

Specifically, how they handle branching. It seems like at every place I've worked we've had a little different approach.

Also, do you use Gitstats or SVNStats like programs to have a loose idea of your output (not that lines of code is a good indicator of productivity in the least)?

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ianl 15y ago ↗

I use git along with my github account. I generally have several different branches, usually a development branch which is my current development build, staging, and then the master being the primary.

When working on a new bug or feature, i'll branch off of develop and create a branch like 'develop-stats-update'. Then when I'm done I'll merge them together and delete develop-stats-update.

madhouse 15y ago ↗

I'm a big fan of git, and the branching model explained here: http://nvie.com/posts/a-successful-git-branching-model/

The closest thing I use to see stats-like output is the Impact graph of github, but even if I look at that graph, it's mostly an "ooooh, look at that, shiny!"-type of thing.