Git experts should try Jujutsu

10 months ago

Git power users can enhance their workflow with Jujutsu (jj), a version control tool that simplifies complex Git operations.
Jujutsu streamlines tasks like editing old commits, splitting commits, and creating PRs with fewer commands and less manual intervention.
Editing an old commit in Jujutsu is more straightforward than in Git, eliminating the need for interactive rebase steps.
Splitting a commit in Jujutsu is faster and more intuitive, using an interactive diff editor to separate changes.
Creating a PR in Jujutsu avoids branch management by pushing changes directly to a remote branch.
Jujutsu is designed for experts, automating tedious mechanics of history editing to focus on the changes rather than the process.
The author, a Git expert, found Jujutsu to be a significant upgrade to their workflow after initial skepticism.

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