Breezy (software)

Breezy is a distributed version control system (DVCS) descended from Bazaar, created by Canonical employees after Canonical discontinued development of Bazaar. It is designed to be easy to learn and use, aiming for a more gentle learning curve than some other DVCS options.

Breezy prioritizes simplicity, usability, and a clear, well-documented interface. It employs a command-line interface for most operations, though some GUI tools are available. Breezy supports both centralized and decentralized workflows, allowing users to work individually, in small teams, or in larger distributed environments.

Key features of Breezy include branching, merging, conflict resolution, revision history, and a plugin system. It uses a custom data format for its repositories. Breezy branches are designed to be lightweight, making it easy to create and experiment with new features.

Breezy aims to be portable and cross-platform, supporting various operating systems including Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its design emphasizes reliability and data integrity.

While inspired by Bazaar, Breezy implements several architectural changes and improvements. The development of Breezy continues, with community contributions playing a significant role.