Bitbucket

2.4. Bitbucket#

Bitbucket is a platform for hosting and managing code repositories, with a strong focus on integration with Atlassian tools like Jira1Jira: A powerful project management tool that helps teams plan, track, and manage agile software development projects. and Confluence2Confluence: A collaboration tool used to create, share, and manage documentation and knowledge bases within teams.. It supports Git and Mercurial version control systems and offers features for collaboration, issue tracking, and CI/CD workflows. Founded in 2008, Bitbucket is part of the Atlassian suite of products, making it a popular choice for teams already using Atlassian tools.

Pros:

  • Strong integration with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

  • Supports both Git and Mercurial

  • Comprehensive CI/CD with Bitbucket Pipelines

Cons:

  • Some advanced features require a paid plan

  • Less community support compared to GitHub and GitLab

Self-Managed Version: Bitbucket offers a self-managed version called Bitbucket Server, which allows organizations to host their repositories on-premise, providing greater control over security and compliance.