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What is GitHub? Everything to know about Microsoft's software development platform and why it's so popular
- GitHub is a code-hosting platform that enables users to work with open-source programming projects while collaborating with others.
- It offers a free version and subscription versions of the platform, with collaboration features, social-networking capabilities, and advanced security.
- Version control, using Git, a system that tracks changes in files over time, is important for coding, and helps maintain the security and integrity of constantly evolving code.
- GitHub is the most popular among Git repository sites and its collaborative features and support options make it a popular choice for coders.
- It offers support for forking, pull requests, branching, and changelogs, with an advanced subscription version that offers greater features and services for larger companies and advanced collaboration.
- GitHub is owned by Microsoft and has been integrated with Microsoft’s AI tool Copilot for code completion and has helped GitHub earn revenue growth.
- GitHub is the standard platform for coders, providing inspiration and collaboration, and over 100 million developers and 90% of Fortune 100 companies use it.
- Nicknamed the world's leading software development platform, GitHub is an area of content, intrigue, and inspiration for developers to share their code.
- GitHub offers numerous training videos and learning materials for any person who wants to learn about coding and code-sharing.
- GitHub’s Team subscription option and Enterprise subscription offer premium collaboration options with greater security, advanced features, and premium support services.
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