Software Is Made Between Commits
The Zed team is developing a new version control system called DeltaDB to replace Git, which they argue is ill-suited for modern collaborative software development. The system captures fine-grained 'deltas' of code operations to better integrate human and AI-driven conversations into the development process.
Why it matters
As AI agents become more involved in coding, traditional version control systems like Git may become obsolete, necessitating new tools that track the evolution of code alongside the logic behind it.
I have never been a big fan of pull requests.
The article is a technical perspective piece from a developer, focusing on product innovation rather than political or social bias.
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