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Mercurial
Free, distributed source control management tool
Description
Mercurial is a free, distributed source control management tool. It provides an intuitive interface, handles both small and large projects efficiently, and offers a simpler mental model compared to git.
AI Summary
Distributed version control system with an intuitive interface and simple mental model
Capabilities
- + Track changes to files with full history
- + Branch and merge code
- + Handle both small and large projects
- + Provide an intuitive command set
Use When
- → You want a simpler alternative to git
- → Your project uses Mercurial
Avoid When
- x You need broad ecosystem support (git is more widely used)