Assembla vs Google Code

May 28, 2023 | Author: Michael Stromann
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Assembla
Assembla workspaces allow to accelerate software teams. Ticketing and issue management, Subversion, Git, Mercurial, Wiki, and other collaboration tools to accelerate development. Unite your team with a single activity stream view.
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Google Code
Google Developers is now the place to find all Google developer documentation, resources, events, and products. Project Hosting on Google Code provides a free collaborative development environment for open source projects.
Assembla and Google Code were both web-based platforms for hosting and collaborating on software development projects, but they differ in their focus, features, and availability.

Assembla is a project management and collaboration platform that offers a wide range of tools for version control, issue tracking, task management, document sharing, and team communication. It provides a comprehensive and customizable platform where teams can tailor their workflows and processes to fit their specific needs. Assembla aims to provide an all-in-one solution for project management and collaboration, making it suitable for teams seeking a centralized platform to manage their software development projects.

Google Code, on the other hand, was a now-discontinued platform that offered code hosting, version control, issue tracking, and project collaboration features. It was popular among open-source projects but was shut down in 2016. Since then, many projects have migrated to alternative platforms such as GitHub, Bitbucket, or self-hosted solutions.

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Assembla vs Google Code in our news:

2015. Google discontinues Google Code



Google Code, another Google service, is set to be shut down as Google believes it has been surpassed by alternative platforms. The closure of Google Code is primarily justified by the increasing prevalence of "spam or abuse" among the projects hosted on the platform, placing a heavy burden on administrative efforts dedicated to managing such issues. In a blog post on its Open Source Blog, Google acknowledges the evolving landscape since the establishment of Google Code in 2006, when it aimed to provide a reliable and stable project hosting site. The company now recognizes that developers have migrated to "better" services, notably GitHub, which has become a favored platform for developers and even prompted Google to relocate many of its own open source projects to where the developer community thrives.


2009. Assembla unveils downloadable version

Assembla, the SaaS project management service catering to development teams, has introduced a downloadable version for running in-house installations. This downloadable package operates as a VMware virtual appliance and includes the complete source code and development kit. It stands out as the sole option offering LDAP integration and unlimited project spaces, making it particularly attractive to development teams within larger enterprises. Assembla is an extensive software package designed for distributed teams, encompassing browsers for Git and Subversion code repositories, project management features, activity streams, ticketing systems, bug tracking, and issue management capabilities. In addition to the newly available download, users can also access a free public space or set up a private instance on EC2. By providing a comprehensive range of choices, from free and public to on-premises installations, Assembla demonstrates strategic decision-making.

Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email stromann@liventerprise.com