Merge queues organize pull requests into batches for deployment, run builds and tests, and prevent failing commits from updating the main branch.
GitHub's implementation of merge queues aims to enhance developer velocity, prevent problematic pull requests, and ensure a consistent automated process. [ more ]
A JavaScript library, faces.js, generates cartoon faces in SVG format with limited features. Users can add new options through forking the GitHub repository. [ more ]
Microsoft GitHub has 13 million Indian developers, to pip US by 2027: Satya Nadella
India is the fastest growing market for Microsoft's GitHub and is expected to overtake the US in terms of developer community by 2027.
India has 13.2 million developers on GitHub, while the US has around 20 million.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the expansion of the 'Code without Barriers' initiative in India to support 75,000 female developers this year. [ more ]
Frontend Mentor | Git and GitHub essentials: A beginner's guide
Git is a version control system that tracks changes made to a project's codebase, allowing developers to revert to previous versions and collaborate effectively.
GitHub is an online platform that helps developers manage their Git repositories and facilitates collaboration among multiple developers. [ more ]
Miscreants absolutely love using GitHub to sling malware
GitHub's popularity and utility make it immune to Chinese censorship, but also attractive to criminals for distributing malware.
GitHub's advantageous features for malware authors include being seldom blocked by corporate networks, familiarity to attackers, and low costs for hosting and account creation. [ more ]