Mercurial, 20 years and counting: how are we still alive and kicking? [video]

5 days ago

Mercurial, a DVCS created in 2005, remains active with modern tooling and funding despite perceptions of being overshadowed by Git.
The talk explores Mercurial's history, its survival post-Git's popularity, and lessons learned from events, contributors, and community aspects.
Key topics include how Mercurial weathered Git's dominance, its unnoticed impacts, corporate influence, and its relevance in 2025.
The presentation aims to assess the current state of version control, predict its future, and emphasize the importance of community-driven open source.

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