If you’ve ever explored the world of software development, then chances are you’ve heard of GitHub. This code hosting platform is one of the most popular ways for developers to host their projects and ...

My IRC friends have been after me to use github for what seems like forever. I finally got around to building my very first github repository for an upcoming Ars article and I thought I'd share the ...

Starting your journey with GitHub can feel a bit like stepping into a bustling workshop filled with unfamiliar tools and processes. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by terms like “repositories,” ...

Until now, the most compelling reason to opt into the GitHub Pro paid product was because it enabled you to create a private repository. Developers could use GitHub's free offering -- with a ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. A bare repository is one in which local development is not allowed. This type of repository is ...

Andreessen Horowitz announced a whopping $100 million investment in GitHub this week. You can read commentary and speculation all over the web about what GitHub will do with the money, whether this ...

If you’re a GitHub user, but you don’t pay, this is a good week. Historically, GitHub always offered free accounts but the caveat was that your code had to be public. To get private repositories, you ...