[MetaMan]

Where did I say that that coding is the only useful thing?

The point I was trying to make is that tools are productivity aids and if a tool gets in the way and distracts you from your main activity (or activities) too much it can be counter productive.

I use both Eclipse and VisualStudio and find those tremendous! A good tool hides unnecessary stuff from you and works in a clear predictable way. A tool is bad for me when it does the opposite.

[fr0sty]

The point I am trying to make is that all "productivity aids" have a learning curve and will require time spent "messing around" before they confer any benefit.

In my experience, once you understand how git works it gets out of your way entirely.