Can Bitbucket be used with Kubernetes testing?

Yes. When paired with Testkube, Bitbucket repositories can store and manage test definitions that run inside Kubernetes clusters. This supports GitOps-style testing workflows.

Bitbucket offers a free tier with unlimited private repositories and a limited number of build minutes. Paid plans include more users, build minutes, and advanced permissions.

Which version control systems does Bitbucket support?

Bitbucket primarily supports Git. It used to support Mercurial but removed Mercurial support in 2020 to focus exclusively on Git.

Can I run automated tests directly from Bitbucket?

Yes. With Bitbucket Pipelines you can trigger test runs as part of CI/CD. With Testkube integration, tests can run inside Kubernetes clusters for scalability and reliability.

Bitbucket

A Git hosting platform. Testkube supports Bitbucket repositories for managing test definitions.

What Does Bitbucket Mean?

Bitbucket is a Git hosting service developed by Atlassian. It provides source code repositories, collaboration features, and integration with developer workflows. Teams use Bitbucket to host private and public repositories, manage pull requests, perform code reviews, and automate CI/CD pipelines.

Unlike GitHub or GitLab, Bitbucket is closely tied to the Atlassian ecosystem, integrating directly with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Trello to support agile project management.

Why Bitbucket Matters

Bitbucket is widely adopted by development teams that want:

Secure hosting for source code repositories
Built-in code review and pull request workflows
Integration with Jira for issue tracking and agile boards
Bitbucket Pipelines for continuous integration and delivery
Fine-grained access controls for repository permissions

For organizations already using Atlassian products, Bitbucket provides a tightly integrated workflow for managing the entire software lifecycle from planning to deployment.

Common Use Cases in Software Development

Hosting private or public Git repositories
Collaborating on pull requests with inline comments and code reviews
Automating builds, tests, and deployments with Bitbucket Pipelines
Linking commits to Jira issues for better project tracking
Managing branch permissions and workflows for enterprise compliance

How Bitbucket Works with Testkube

Testkube integrates with Bitbucket by connecting directly to repositories that contain test definitions, workflows, and supporting configuration files. This enables teams to:

Store and version test definitions alongside application code
Trigger test executions based on commits, pull requests, or pipeline events
Maintain a single source of truth for both application code and test logic
Collaborate on test creation and updates within existing Bitbucket workflows

With Testkube, teams can align their testing processes with the same GitOps practices they already use in Bitbucket, ensuring consistency and visibility across development and testing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Bitbucket FAQ

Bitbucket is used for hosting Git repositories, collaborating on code, performing code reviews, and automating CI/CD pipelines.

No. Both are Git hosting platforms, but GitHub is more widely used in open source communities, while Bitbucket is often chosen by teams that already use Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence.

Yes. Bitbucket Pipelines is its built-in CI/CD feature that allows teams to automate builds, tests, and deployments directly from their repositories.

Commits, branches, and pull requests in Bitbucket can be linked to Jira issues, allowing teams to see development progress directly in their project management tools.

Related Terms and Concepts

GitHub

A platform for Git repositories and workflows. Testkube integrates with GitHub Actions and GitHub-hosted repos.

GitLab

A DevOps platform with Git repositories and CI/CD. Testkube integrates into GitLab pipelines for test orchestration.

Git

A version control system for tracking changes in code. Testkube integrates with Git for managing test definitions and GitOps workflows.

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