GitHub

What is GitHub?

GitHub is a web-based platform and service that provides hosting for software development and version control using Git. It offers distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git, plus adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project.

How to use GitHub?

To use GitHub, you typically create an account, install Git on your local machine, create a repository (repo) for your project, and then use Git commands to manage and synchronize your code between your local machine and the GitHub repository. You can also collaborate with others by creating branches, making pull requests, and participating in code reviews.

GitHub’s Core Features

Version control with Git Source code management Collaboration tools (pull requests, issues, wikis) Access control Task management CI/CD integration (GitHub Actions)

GitHub’s Use Cases

• Hosting open source projects
• Collaborating on software development
• Managing code versions
• Tracking bugs and feature requests
• Automating workflows with CI/CD