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What is Git? Version control for collaborative programming
Invented for Linux kernel development, Git version control now powers millions of projects across the globe. You can use it with or without GitHub.
A simple automated build pipeline for Node.js
Even simple and early-stage projects benefit from automated build pipelines. Here’s an easy way to set up CI/CD with Node.js, Jenkins, and Git.
What should HashiCorp do now?
Going public may open the company up to being acquired by one of the big players, and GitHub is the cautionary tale.
GitHub previews enhanced code search
The popular code-sharing site also introduced improved code navigation for Python, with support for additional languages to come.
GitHub will require 2FA for some NPM registry users
Mandate will apply to maintainers and admins of top packages on the JavaScript registry, in response to two recent security incidents.
GitHub: Dev productivity is back to pre-pandemic levels
2021 State of the Octoverse report shows developers aren’t returning to the office; JavaScript, Python remain the hottest languages.
GitHub introduces code review controls
New controls in the popular code-sharing site are designed to deal with ‘drive-by‘ pull request approvals and ‘spammy’ change requests.
GitHub Copilot adds Neovim, JetBrains IDE support
GitHub also announced Copilot support for multiline code completions in languages such as Java, C, C++, and C#.
CodeSee launches codebase onboarding portal for open source developers
OSS Port community site taps CodeSee Maps for visual walkthroughs of open source codebases, aiming to ease the onboarding process for would-be contributors.
GitHub Enterprise Cloud connects with Azure AD, Okta
GitHub’s Enterprise Managed Users service allow enterprises to manage GitHub team memberships and user access through their identity provider.
GitLab’s S-1 points to an integrated devops future
GitLab prepares to go public, offering a way for devops, security, IT, and business teams to collaborate on software development.
GitHub CLI 2.0 introduces extensions
GitHub CLI extensions allow developers to customize the functionality of the command line tool and share custom commands with other users.
GitHub Copilot isn’t changing the future
AI-driven software development is great. But don’t lose sight of all the things it can’t do yet.
The real successes of AI
Despite the hype, especially around self-driving cars, AI is writing code, designing Google chip floor plans, and telling us how much to trust it.
AI gives software development tools a boost
GitHub Copilot, DeepDev, IntelliCode, and other code-focused applications of machine learning can help us deliver better code, faster.
GitHub unveils AI coding assistant for Visual Studio Code
GitHub Copilot is an OpenAI-powered Visual Studio Code extension that can suggest lines of code or entire functions as you type.
GitHub increases developer’s cut of GitHub Marketplace sales
Software developers will get a 95% share of the sales of their apps in the GitHub Marketplace, up from 75%.
GitHub.com dumps non-essential cookies
To improve site usability for developers, the popular codesharing site has eliminated cookies related to tracking, advertising, and other non-essential uses.