Dev Tools · 8h ago
Gradle Ditches jj Version Control Over Petty UI Gripes
Gradle's team tried jj, a modern version control system, but abandoned it due to minor UI inconsistencies like non-standard diff colors. The decision highlights how small UX details can derail tool adoption, even for technical teams. Gradle remains on Git for now.
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The story underscores that even developer tools live or die by polish, not just features.
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