Git repository hosting, Atlassian code collaboration, pull requests, Bitbucket Pipelines, Jira integration, cloud and data center options, and developer workflows
Bitbucket
Bitbucket is Atlassian's Git repository hosting and code collaboration platform, used for source control, pull requests, code review, CI/CD pipelines, and integration with Jira and other development tools.
What Bitbucket is
Bitbucket is a Git repository hosting and code collaboration website from Atlassian. On Bitbucket.org, teams can host source code, create pull requests, review changes, manage branches, run pipelines, and connect development work with Jira issues and other Atlassian tools.
Git hosting for teams
At its center, Bitbucket stores Git repositories so developers can clone, push, pull, branch, and merge code. Teams use it to organize private and public projects, control access, track repository activity, and keep code history in one shared place.
Pull requests and review
Bitbucket's pull request workflow lets developers propose code changes, request reviewers, discuss specific lines, run checks, and merge only when a team is ready. This makes review part of the software delivery process rather than a separate conversation in chat or email.
Pipelines and deployments
Bitbucket Pipelines adds CI/CD inside the repository. A configuration file can define steps for testing, building, packaging, scanning, or deploying software, so code changes can trigger repeatable automation without leaving the platform.
Atlassian ecosystem
Bitbucket is closely tied to Atlassian's broader toolset. Its strongest fit is often with teams that already use Jira for planning and issue tracking, Confluence for documentation, or other Atlassian products for software delivery and governance.
Cloud and self-managed use
Bitbucket Cloud is hosted by Atlassian, while Bitbucket Data Center is designed for organizations that need to run the product in their own controlled environment. That split matters for teams with compliance, scale, network, or data-residency requirements.
Why it matters
Bitbucket is part of the competition over where software teams do their everyday work. The choice between Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, and other tools affects code review habits, automation, permissions, project visibility, and how tightly planning connects to code.