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When comparing b vs YouTrack, the Slant community recommends YouTrack for most people. In the question“What are the best free bug-tracking tools for programming? ” YouTrack is ranked 14th while b is ranked 31st.
Specs
MercurialYes
PlatformsWindows, Linux, Mac, Web
TechnologyJava
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Pros
Pro No setup needed
You start by simply adding your first bug with hg b add <bug title>.
Pro Fully distributed
It lives with your code. It is suitable for a completely distributed multi-user workflow without central points of failure. Users need not be online to add or change bugs.
Pro 'Get things done, not organized'
b follows the principle, "the only way to make your bug list prettier is to fix some damn bugs."
Pro REST API
Pro Scrum
Pro Mobile apps
Mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Pro Kanban
Kanban boards.
Pro Image editor
Built in image editor.
Pro State-machine workflows
Pro Migration options
Lots of migration options, e.g. from Jira.
Pro Zendesk integration
Can be integrated with Zendesk.
Pro Gantt chart
Gant chart provides an overview of your projects in time.
Cons
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