By name: bitbucket description: Bitbucket Git repository hosting with Pipelines. Use for Atlassian teams.
Bitbucket
Bitbucket is Atlassian's Git solution. Its superpower is Jira Integration.
When to Use
- Jira Shops: If you use Jira, Bitbucket links code to tickets automatically.
- Data Center: Enterprise self-managed instances.
Core Concepts
Sourcetree
Atlassian's free Git GUI Key. Highly popular on Mac/Windows.
Pipelines
Bitbucket's CI system (YAML based).
Best Practices (2025)
Do:
- Use Smart Commits: "JIRA-123 #close" in commit message closes the Jira ticket.
- Use Code Insights: View report data (test coverage) on PRs.
Don't:
- Don't ignore security: Enable 2FA and SSH keys.