Re: [boost] [git] Why are we using Github (was: The any library does not pull cleanly because of a forced update on develop and master)

Subject: Re: [boost] [git] Why are we using Github (was: The any library does not pull cleanly because of a forced update on develop and master)
From: Mathias Gaunard (mathias.gaunard_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-12-12 06:12:18

On 11/12/13 23:19, Cox, Michael wrote:
> If we are still in the acceptance phase of the git conversion
> (based on some of the comments in the thread this was taken from), maybe we
> should reconsider Github?  What were the advantages of Github vs. other
> public repositories like Bitbucket?

I believe the reason Github was chosen is that it is perceived that 
Github has better social features for code review, pull requests etc.

Before considering moving to Bitbucket, I recommend simply asking the 
Github team whether it's possible to add restrictions on a case by case 
basis.