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# Coffee with Developers - Scott Chacon on growing GitButler and the future of version control

Scott Chacon claims the traditional git commit is historically overloaded and broken. Discover how GitButler fixes stagnant version control workflows by letting developers shift documentation left.

- **Speakers:** [Scott Chacon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@scott-chacon)
- **Event:** Coffee With Developers
- **Published:** July 17, 2024
- **Duration:** 37:05
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/914-coffee-with-developers-scott-chacon-on-growing-gitbutler-and-the-future-of-version-control
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