Bitbucket
Bitbucket is a Git-based code management and collaboration platform for teams, offering version control, CI/CD, and project tracking.
Price: Freemium
Description
Bitbucket, developed by Atlassian, is a web-based version control repository hosting service specifically designed for projects that use Git. It provides a centralized and secure environment for development teams to manage their source code, track changes, collaborate on development efforts, and automate deployment processes. Bitbucket stands out from competitors by offering deep integrations with other Atlassian products like Jira for issue tracking, Trello for project management, and Confluence for documentation, making it an ideal choice for teams already embedded in the Atlassian ecosystem. It is particularly popular among professional software development teams, providing free private repositories for small teams and robust built-in CI/CD functionalities through Bitbucket Pipelines.
How to Use
1.Sign up for a Bitbucket account or log in with your Atlassian ID.
2.Create a new repository for your project or import an existing Git repository.
3.Clone the repository to your local development environment using Git commands.
4.Make changes to your code, commit them locally, and then push them to Bitbucket.
5.Create pull requests to propose changes, facilitate code reviews, and merge code with team members.
6.Configure and utilize Bitbucket Pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments directly from your repository.
Use Cases
Hosting private Git repositories for software projectsFacilitating code reviews and team collaborationAutomating CI/CD pipelines for deploymentsTracking project progress with integrated toolsManaging source code version control for development teams
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Offers unlimited private repositories for small teams (up to 5 users) in its free tier.
- Includes integrated CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket Pipelines) for automated workflows.
- Provides deep integration with other Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, and Trello.
- Features robust code review functionalities and streamlined pull requests.
- Delivers enterprise-grade security and flexible permissions management.
Cons
- The user interface can have a steeper learning curve for newcomers compared to some alternatives.
- The free tier limits team size, requiring paid plans for larger development teams.
- Some advanced features might necessitate the purchase or integration of additional Atlassian products.
Pricing
Free Plan:
Up to 5 users
Unlimited private repositories.
1 GB LFS (Large File Storage).
50 build minutes/month for Pipelines
Standard Plan:
Monthly: $3/user/month (pricing tiers down for more users, e.g., $2/user/month for 11-100 users)
Annual: Discount available (billed annually)
Includes up to 10 users, 5 GB LFS storage, 2500 build minutes/month for Pipelines
Smart mirroring for distributed teams
Premium Plan:
Monthly: $6/user/month (pricing scales with users)
Annual: Discount available (billed annually)
Includes unlimited users, 10 GB LFS storage, 3500 build minutes/month for Pipelines
Deployment permissions, required merge checks, IP allowlisting.
24/7 premium support
Free trial: A 7-day free trial is available for Standard and Premium plans
Refund policy: Atlassian typically offers prorated refunds for unused portions of annual subscriptions, subject to their terms and conditions.
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