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MSYS2 vs Source - git client and code editor

A side-by-side look at MSYS2 and Source - git client and code editor. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MSYS2

MSYS2

Development

MSYS2 is a software distribution and building platform for Windows that provides a Unix-like environment. It includes bash shell support, a package manager, and the tools needed to build native Windows programs.

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Source - git client and code editor

Source - git client and code editor

Development

Source is a free, open source code editor and Git client. It has high performance code intelligence with syntax highlighting for over 80 languages and a built-in Git client with advanced features such as multiple Git repositories support and rebase with abort, continue and skip commands.

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