Windows Command Line vs Git Bash
Developers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics meets developers should use git bash when working on windows machines but needing to interact with git repositories or run shell scripts designed for unix-like systems, such as in web development, devops, or cross-platform projects. Here's our take.
Windows Command Line
Developers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics
Windows Command Line
Nice PickDevelopers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for scripting deployments, configuring environments, and integrating with build tools like MSBuild or PowerShell scripts
- +Related to: powershell, batch-scripting
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Git Bash
Developers should use Git Bash when working on Windows machines but needing to interact with Git repositories or run shell scripts designed for Unix-like systems, such as in web development, DevOps, or cross-platform projects
Pros
- +It is essential for teams using Git for version control on Windows, as it provides a consistent command-line experience similar to macOS or Linux terminals, enabling seamless collaboration and automation of tasks like commits, pushes, and merges
- +Related to: git, bash-scripting
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Windows Command Line if: You want it is particularly useful for scripting deployments, configuring environments, and integrating with build tools like msbuild or powershell scripts and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Git Bash if: You prioritize it is essential for teams using git for version control on windows, as it provides a consistent command-line experience similar to macos or linux terminals, enabling seamless collaboration and automation of tasks like commits, pushes, and merges over what Windows Command Line offers.
Developers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics
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