Git UX Issues

Discussions center on Git's user experience problems, debates over whether issues are Git's fault or user errors, and suggestions for extensions like git-bug or better alternatives.

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Sample Comments

eisbaw Jul 17, 2025 View on HN

git is the solution, not the problem.

greenie_beans May 9, 2023 View on HN

i always heard it fucks up with git repos?

beyondcompute Mar 8, 2015 View on HN

Yet another testimonial that something is wrong with Git UX :)

TingPing Nov 9, 2021 View on HN

Their git usage could use some work...

bipson Nov 17, 2020 View on HN

Honestly I don't think that is git's fault

sundar22in Feb 9, 2012 View on HN

Interesting, could you please elaborate on this use of git. It will be helpful. Thanks.

drcongo Jul 17, 2025 View on HN

What's git doing in there?

rk06 Dec 8, 2025 View on HN

wtf? it can diverge from git?wasn't git compatibility it's main pro?

Da5hes Dec 29, 2017 View on HN

you are right, i actually didn't check on git, my bad

kmeisthax Nov 4, 2020 View on HN

Wait, that's just Git with extra steps