Coffee with Developers - Scott Chacon on growing GitButler and the future of version control

What if `git commit` is fundamentally broken? GitHub's co-founder explains why the command is overloaded and how he's building a better way to manage your work.

#1about 7 minutes

Why startups benefit from in-person collaboration

Early-stage startups gain significant value from the high-bandwidth communication and rapid idea iteration that an in-office environment provides.

#2about 6 minutes

Moving fast and the unexpected challenge of Windows support

While small teams can ship features quickly, they often face unexpected challenges like building and supporting for unfamiliar platforms like Windows.

#3about 8 minutes

Deconstructing the overloaded git commit command

The standard `git commit` command is overloaded with saving, sharing, and documenting, which limits workflows that could be more intuitive and efficient.

#4about 3 minutes

Capturing intent with iterative commit messages

Writing and refining commit messages throughout the development process, rather than just at the end, helps capture the crucial "why" behind code changes.

#5about 4 minutes

How Microsoft's acquisition of GitHub boosted Azure

The integration of GitHub Actions was a strategic move that made developers indirect customers of Azure, demonstrating the power of embedding cloud services into existing workflows.

#6about 7 minutes

How AI will reshape software development and documentation

AI is poised to fundamentally change software development, starting with making traditional documentation obsolete and potentially leading to new programming languages optimized for AI generation.

#7about 1 minute

Why product sense is the key human skill in the age of AI

While AI can automate coding tasks, the ability to understand user needs and build a product that achieves market fit remains a uniquely human and valuable skill.