GitHub

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Social coding & collaborative development platform

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Amitava
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Goto Source control for software developers

Reviewed on 16/02/2022

Pros

I've been using GitHub for more than 10 years. It is the goto hosted Git service for my personal and enterprise SCM platform. It has pretty much everything you need for software development starting from source code management to issue tracking, project management, build tools (Actions) and online code editor. I also use GitHub CoPilot which is great productivity tool saving at least 30% of my development time every day.

Cons

There are no complains really! I love everything about GitHub.

Alternatives Considered

GitLab and Bitbucket

Reasons for Choosing GitHub

I find GitHub much better product, better offerings in terms of features and user experience.

Switched From

GitLab and Bitbucket

Reasons for Switching to GitHub

Better offerings, free plan is less limiting and better and faster UI.
Ana Rafaela
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Usefull all in one code management tool

Reviewed on 12/09/2023

GitHub has played a pivotal role in my professional growth by facilitating seamless collaboration...

GitHub has played a pivotal role in my professional growth by facilitating seamless collaboration with diverse teams worldwide. Additionally, it has provided me with the ability to effortlessly integrate AWS tools like AWS Amplify, Fargate, and other services for deploying applications tailored to my specific requirements.

Pros

- Fast-growing user experience features- Easy to integrate into any size of team- Well-designed for different levels of users- Lots of integrations as user's needs - In line code review is very usefull

Cons

- Git hub action documentation is complex and not clear at all- CI/CD tools learning curve is high

Lallchand
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  • Industry: Defense & Space
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

GitHub review

Reviewed on 24/11/2021

Very good , use for source control

Very good , use for source control

Pros

It stores all revisions , has a good tracking system, used by various companies

Cons

Everything is command line and sometimes don’t remember all the commands

Harveer
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  • Industry: Animation Software
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

GitHub: Empowering Collaboration and Project Coordination Like Never Before

Reviewed on 18/06/2023

My experience using GitHub has been exceptional. The platform has significantly transformed the way...

My experience using GitHub has been exceptional. The platform has significantly transformed the way I manage tasks and collaborate on projects. From the robust task management features to the seamless multi-project management capabilities, GitHub has streamlined my workflow and increased my productivity. GitHub's task management system has been a game-changer for me. The ability to create detailed to-do lists, assign tasks to team members, set deadlines, and track progress has made it incredibly easy to stay organized and focused. I no longer have to worry about tasks slipping through the cracks or struggling to prioritize my workload. Managing multiple projects simultaneously has become effortless with GitHub. The platform allows me to switch between projects seamlessly, keeping all the project-related information and code repositories neatly organized. It saves me valuable time and eliminates the need for juggling multiple tools or platforms.

Pros

1.Robust task management: GitHub's task management system offers a comprehensive set of features that make organizing, tracking, and prioritizing tasks a breeze.2.Seamless multi-project management: GitHub excels in handling multiple projects simultaneously, allowing users to effortlessly navigate between projects and keep everything neatly organized.3.Powerful collaboration capabilities: GitHub fosters real-time communication and efficient collaboration among team members, with features like commenting, suggesting changes, and reviewing pull requests.4.Integration with popular tools: GitHub integrates smoothly with other widely used project management tools such as Jira and Trello, enhancing its versatility and compatibility.5.Version control excellence: GitHub's version control system ensures that everyone is working on the latest version of the project, minimizing errors and conflicts while maintaining a seamless workflow.6.Intuitive user interface: GitHub boasts a clean, well-organized interface that is easy to navigate, making it accessible for users of varying technical expertise.

Cons

GitHub's features and functionality work together harmoniously, ultimately boosting productivity and enabling employees to achieve their project goals efficiently.

Gheorghe
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  • Industry: Investment Management Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Alex Official

Reviewed on 13/09/2023

A real help in the evaluation of some software and application in the work of research - development...

A real help in the evaluation of some software and application in the work of research - development of international projects

Pros

An exceptional product, easy to use, with a correct, statically balanced database, a real help.

Cons

An exceptional product, easy to use, with a correct, statically balanced database, a real help.

Sujith
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  • Industry: Biotechnology
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Code, Collaborate, and be Competent with GitHub

Reviewed on 27/07/2023

Pros

GitHub is a powerful platform for software developers. It is version controlled with a collaborative workflow including enhances smooth code reviews, knowledge sharing, and teamwork. Few other features are ease of use, strong user community, and seamless integration capabilities.

Cons

Learning curve for beginners takes time. Also, needs to add few more capabilities to the free version.

Daniel
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Exceptional Product, Seamless User Experience

Reviewed on 19/09/2023

My overall experience with GitHub has been highly positive, thanks to its seamless collaboration...

My overall experience with GitHub has been highly positive, thanks to its seamless collaboration features and powerful version control capabilities.

Pros

Streamlined Collaboration and Version Control

Cons

What I Liked Least About GitHub: Learning Curve for Advanced Features

Brian
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  • Industry: Computer Networking
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A meeting place for experts.

Reviewed on 12/09/2023

Pros

At first, Github was a little bit confusing and hard for me to navigate. Getting used to it, navigation became easy. What I love most about Github is the ability to access source code from different developers in the space.

Cons

The only challenge is its user interface. I think it may be very confusing for first-time users. It is a little bit challenging to navigate if you are a newbie in the space.

Eric
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

GitHub review

Reviewed on 12/09/2023

Great resource to have at your disposal more so if youre in tech. Highly resourceful and available...

Great resource to have at your disposal more so if youre in tech. Highly resourceful and available to anyone.

Pros

I like that you can use GitHub for free. Personally, I host my portfolio projects there for free and it's very convenient not to mention free.

Cons

GitHub is a bit complicated to use. Personally, I had to watch a few YouTube videos to be able to navigate it.

𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐱
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best in the Market.

Reviewed on 13/09/2023

Good source for code.

Good source for code.

Pros

The product is easy to use. The features are easy to understand.

Cons

The bugs present can be fixed to make it more seamless.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best source code management

Reviewed on 10/02/2020

We use it on a daily basis, we have about 100+ private repositories hosted on this platform. It has...

We use it on a daily basis, we have about 100+ private repositories hosted on this platform. It has nice workflow for devops to keep the source code clean, unit tested and deployable.

Pros

Github requires no introduction. It is the most popular source code management among opensouce and enterprise customers. It has native integration with almost all cloud providers.

Cons

Charge per user. In our case we outsource 70% of our development to outside contractors. Every time we add them into our account, it is considered as additional collaborator and takes away one seat. It will be hard for us to keep monitoring both internal and external developers on our team to keep the cost under control.

Alternatives Considered

Assembla

Reasons for Choosing GitHub

Most of the developers we hired in the past were not familiar with Assembla and hard time convincing them to use it. It was not as popular as GitHub in the developer community.

Switched From

Assembla

Reasons for Switching to GitHub

Reasons are mentioned in the previous question.
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best source control system ever

Reviewed on 29/06/2022

It always sent clear messages to help myself find myself at the development, no matter the stage it...

It always sent clear messages to help myself find myself at the development, no matter the stage it is. It always provided simple and safe tools to helpe me whenever I needed. In general I am very satisfied with the tool. Nowadays I do not pay for any use, for I do not ned it, but I will gladely pay again when the time cames.

Pros

In addition to being one of the first platforms of its kind and a great choice for software project management, github went further and became a true developer network, the first one I guess. Many companies hire exclusively considering the particular repository of each developer what mekes the employees even more eggor to lear the environment.

Cons

Not much but yet a little above the price if compared to other rivals.

Alternatives Considered

GitLab

Reasons for Choosing GitHub

Between others git was developed by Linus Torvalds, a code versioning tool by developers to developers and it led us to use git, from there we needed something remote, something easy to use and them we ended up using git, the most popular of that time (and probably yet the most popular)

Switched From

Apache Subversion

Reasons for Switching to GitHub

It was the most popular of that time (and probably yet the most popular)
Jason
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  • Industry: Graphic Design Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

As a designer who codes...

Reviewed on 22/09/2020

Great. I used GitHub at my work daily and for at home for personal projects. It was set up &...

Great. I used GitHub at my work daily and for at home for personal projects. It was set up & integrated well throughout our suite and comms internally. Personally, I have a repo set up for my personal sit and I wouldn’t ever choose another tool to host my code repository and handle deployments to production code.

Pros

GitHub has grown leap & bounds over the past few years. They have always offered really excellent tools for developers that is well built and very stable. More recently GitHub has put a lot of effort in creating a more intuitive user experience that makes it simpler to use for both beginners and experienced users. As a designer who isn’t the best with code and development but still knows how to setup and deploy code with GitHub there updates over recent years have been very helpful in day-to-day. Integrations & security settings are excellent as well.

Cons

Nothing much to say here. GitHub can be a bit overwhelming for a beginner but IMO they have been addressing this and making it much more comfortable to get started using. I’d like to see more of the same in other areas as well. Solving merge conflicts in GitHub was the only time I was ever frustrated with the tool.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Github for personal and enterprise use

Reviewed on 02/05/2019

The only other solution for an enterprise level git service is BitBucket from Atlassian. I have...

The only other solution for an enterprise level git service is BitBucket from Atlassian. I have enjoyed both. While I think BitBucket has better integration with JIRA, I think the other services offered in GitHub work just as well. They *do* have JIRA integrations which work just fine. Also, if you use GitHub Issues instead of JIRA it works great and they have amazing support for that as well. I would highly recommend GitHub to anyone looking for a git service.

Pros

GitHub is the #1 git service. So much so some people the tool git with the service GitHub. I have used www.Github since 2012 and use GitHub Enterprise at work on a daily basis. The services and integrations with other software suites is top notch. Now that they also support private repositories for free accounts, I've ditched other git services entirely.
I love their Markdown parser and how they allow the use of Markdown in everything. It makes it much easier to document code and comment on pull requests.

Cons

It would be nice if their multi-datacenter replication solution was a little bit better for an on-prem installation. Fortunately, they now include GitHub Cloud Service as part of their enterprise license, which might alleviate the struggles of a multi-datacenter installation.

Alternatives Considered

Bitbucket

Reasons for Switching to GitHub

I wasn't the one that made the decision, but I enjoy my/our use of GitHub greatly.
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best in class, world-known service

Reviewed on 20/02/2020

Great! I'd choose them again in a heartbeat. They're easy to use, integrate with almost every tool...

Great! I'd choose them again in a heartbeat. They're easy to use, integrate with almost every tool I can think of and have great customer support. The keep delivering new features lately, and I'm excited for what's coming next!

Pros

This is probably the best hosted Git solution out there. GitHub is the de-facto standard platform for hosting OSS projects, which makes a TON of services integrate with it, and therefore a good solution for private repositories as well.
Now with GitHub Actions, the GPR and more coming soon, I think it's the best platform around.

Cons

Pricing is _a bit_ pricey, compared to the alternatives such as Bitbucket (less than half the price per user) or GitLab, which provide various pricing tiers, including a free self-hosted one.

Alternatives Considered

GitLab

Reasons for Choosing GitHub

Bitbucket is very slow, especially when doing code reviews (Pull Requests), and has lousy integration with other tools.

Switched From

Bitbucket
Sven
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The #1 code hosting solution

Reviewed on 18/09/2019

We have been using it for code hosting for both private and public projects for several years,...

We have been using it for code hosting for both private and public projects for several years, issue tracking etc not so much (mainly because the tracker is quite basic). As GitHub is using git underlying it can be accessed via any git compatible client out in the wild - so there are tons of ways to choose from suiting every developers needs.

Github provides many hooks for third party tools, so pushes can trigger all sorts of things like CI builds or posts in your company Slack. Automation and integration is dead simple and super flexible.

The company itself is really developer friendly, and you can sense that they are using GitHub themselves. Hosting of open source projects is free and their support and documentation are very helpful.

Availability is high - one of the most important reasons when choosing a code hosting service.

Pros

- high availability
- built-in code review, wiki, issue tracker, artifact hosting (private beta)
- great third-party tool integration
- automate everything
- uses git
- developer friendly company
- free for open source projects
- mature

Cons

- issue tracker could be more sophisticated
- new features could be developed more rapidly (although this has improved recently)
- native apps are not up-to-par with competitors, but luckily there are many free alternatives
- was bought by Microsoft, I personally would have liked to see them stay independent

Alternatives Considered

GitLab and Bitbucket

Reasons for Switching to GitHub

We've briefly tried out bitbucket and gitlab, but quickly returned to github for it's maturity and high availability. And it seems nowadays every developer is on github so collaboration on open source projects is very easy.
Avash
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Essential Tool for Every Developer

Reviewed on 04/06/2021

Github is absolutely essential for every developer like me. I have been using Github daily for more...

Github is absolutely essential for every developer like me. I have been using Github daily for more than 2 years and it is one of the most polished tools I have ever used. After we spend some time learning about it, Github can be very intuitive. It's small features like directly copying code from files just by dragging it to its interface, or that it renders CSV, STL explains how polished it is.

Pros

Github is the most famous git services available online - I personally don't know any developers who don't use Github. This in turn makes Github essential to any developers as many people share codes and stuff through Github.

I don't know exactly why but developers nowadays seem to prefer to just put their work in Github. Thus GitHub hosts almost all kind of open source projects which I love to fork and play around with. I personally think it is very productive. It has a good and intuitive User Interface which makes viewing information and reading code easier.

I also feel Github is stable than other alternatives available.

Cons

I don't think there is much to dislike about Github but I think it isn't very easy to use for a beginner. I spent a long time learning about Git commands and stuff. Other than this, I can't think of any cons.

Alternatives Considered

GitLab

Reasons for Switching to GitHub

I am not sure but I think Github is faster than Gitlab. Github is more popular among developers which made us use Github too.
Naseeb
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

This is everything you need when you're on the track of being developer.

Reviewed on 02/10/2020

It's been more than 2 years since i started using GitHub. Being a web developer i find it very...

It's been more than 2 years since i started using GitHub. Being a web developer i find it very useful for all the developers around the world and i'd highly recommend to all the upcoming beginners too. This is a great way of sharing, contributing and gaining knowledge. We can get lots of support from other developers too in case of their repositories. Another main thing is that, we can form a team and work together to contribute on Github. Anyone who are willing to start coding or codes can easily create a free account on GitHub and start contributing and playing around with code world. This is everything a developer needs! Overall, my experience is too good and still i've been contributing toward Github on daily basis.

Pros

Due to it's easiness for using, I think this helps to become Github's biggest strengths. It's super reliable, easy to contribute our projects and share among all. It also contains broad set of features and also provides a clean responsive UI for the interaction. Everything's on top regarding it UI. All out repository files are organized easily. Other user's or developers can simply get help from the existing repositories and can leave issues if they face any problems with their code. Here, developers together can contribute single repository which Github helps in keeping track of each by particular author.

Cons

May be conflict management could be more improved. Sometimes searching repositories becomes hard. Search feature is good but not that great. Notification feature is not good, keeps on displaying even if we click on it.[only if the notification is done as instructed, the notification gets removed]. All the projects are Quoted looking upon the maximum number of code used on certain language. [example: i'll be contributing nodejs project then, it doesnot shows the project is in JavaScript language, instead shows HTML] for such case we have to manually fix it all the time.

Gabriel
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  • Industry: Insurance Software
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Now it's cheaper & of course better than any competitors

Reviewed on 23/09/2020

Perfect. Simple UI and pricing is great.
You can have a full project, with mangament, CI/CD and...

Perfect. Simple UI and pricing is great.
You can have a full project, with mangament, CI/CD and code all-in-one place.

Pros

Code review is simply AWESOME.
- The editor works perfectly
- You can suggest changes
- You can co-author pull requests
- You have the codeowners option
- The discussions have clear UI and can be resolved
- It's possible to mark a file as read and check changes between commits!!
Other than that, it has the great Github Actions and the SLA is awesome.

Cons

- The option for Mac OS on Github Actions are too expensive
- There could be a better package for Github Actions to suits a large CI/CD business
- You have to spend credits everytime your branch is outdated with master (just a simple fast-forward), so you have to run all the tests again - even though 99% of the time it won't break, since it's just a head fast forward
- No default reviewers for repositories :(
- Some minor UIs issues

Alternatives Considered

GitLab and Bitbucket

Reasons for Choosing GitHub

Ease of use and pricing :)

Switched From

Bitbucket

Reasons for Switching to GitHub

Pricing and ease of use
Trabelsi
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best version control system

Reviewed on 24/07/2019

We have switched to GitHub enterprise and we realized how it was become easy to browse repository,...

We have switched to GitHub enterprise and we realized how it was become easy to browse repository, share and contribute to projects things that wasn’t possible before.

Pros

As a web developer GitHub is built to work perfectly with web projects.it has a lot of features:
It’s easy to setup project and add contributors to it.
PR system is very complete and it’s easy to follow and request changes from contributors, you can also integrate third party tools to enhance the pull request validation mechanism.
GitHub pages make your life easier to deploy your application (mostly the app documentation) by just creating a doc folder in the repo without any extra server setup.

These are the features that l’m using daily but GitHub have much more than that (gists,issues tracker,wiki,..) I can spend days talking about it but if you’re looking for a git repository service GitHub is the best choice.

Cons

I didn’t notice any major cons except the learning curve especially if you come from other environment like Svn or TFS.

Alternatives Considered

Bitbucket

Reasons for Choosing GitHub

GitHub was a full solution and relatively cheaper compared to TFS
Shamrul
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

For a Developer Its too Good

Reviewed on 01/02/2023

I have a positive experience with GitHub, as it provides a robust and accessible platform for...

I have a positive experience with GitHub, as it provides a robust and accessible platform for version control and collaboration. The platform integrates with a range of tools and services, and is home to a large and active open-source community. Additionally, GitHub is known for its ease of use and intuitive interface, making it accessible to a wide range of users, including those without technical expertise.However, as with any software, there may be limitations or drawbacks, such as limited customization options, cost, performance issues, and UI limitations. It's important to carefully evaluate the specific needs and requirements of the individual or organization before choosing GitHub or any other platform for version control and collaboration.

Pros

Version control: GitHub provides a powerful version control system that allows developers to manage and track changes to their code over time.Collaboration: GitHub provides a range of collaboration tools, including pull requests, code reviews, and discussion forums, that make it easier for teams to work together on projects.Open-source community: GitHub is home to a large and active open-source community, making it easy for developers to find and contribute to projects, as well as access a wealth of resources and support.Integrations: GitHub integrates with a wide range of tools and services, including popular integrated development environments (IDEs), issue trackers, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems.Security: GitHub provides a range of security features, including two-factor authentication, encrypted communication, and the ability to encrypt sensitive data at rest.Large repository: GitHub hosts a massive repository of open-source projects, making it easier for developers to find and reuse code, as well as contribute their own projects to the community.Ease of use: GitHub has a user-friendly interface and is designed to be accessible to developers of all skill levels, making it easy for users to get started with version control and collaboration

Cons

Limited customization options: While GitHub provides a range of features and capabilities, some users may find that the customization options are limited, particularly for advanced users.Cost: For larger organizations or enterprises with many users, the cost of a GitHub Enterprise subscription can add up over time.Performance: Performance issues can arise when working with large repositories, particularly when many users are making changes at the same time.UI limitations: Some users may find the GitHub interface to be limited or confusing, and may prefer to use alternative Git clients or GUIs.Limited issue tracking: While GitHub provides basic issue tracking capabilities, some users may find that these are limited and prefer to use alternative issue tracking software.It's important to keep in mind that the limitations or drawbacks of GitHub may vary depending on the specific needs and requirements of the individual or organization. It's recommended to carefully evaluate their needs and compare the features offered by different platforms before making a decision.

Fábio
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  • Industry: Computer & Network Security
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

GitHub for devs and for security reviews

Reviewed on 25/04/2022

Overall, GitHub offers all main features of git in a user friendly website.
Everything can be done...

Overall, GitHub offers all main features of git in a user friendly website.
Everything can be done through the interface, including creating your own static site.

Pros

GitHub is the most well known git implementation.
For security reviews, GitHub offers many solid information regarding source code commits. It is easy to search for a new source code change on both command line and GUI, making it easier to detect new changes and potential vulnerable code.
It also is easy to understand what was changed to the source code after a security fix, allowing for easy comprehension of the implementation.

Cons

Since it is an implementation of git, the learning curve of more complex commands and features is very steep.
The average user will only use the basic features (like git clone, which downloads a copy of the repository to the local machine, or git pull/git commit, which will publish the changes to the remote repository), but when trying to use the more complex features (like merging, purging code, reverting a state) it can be time consuming to learn.

Sébastien
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A Secure, Reputable and Scalable Solution for All Your Developer's Needs

Reviewed on 14/04/2019

Because GitHub is a reputable service used by millions of developers, it serves as a great tool to...

Because GitHub is a reputable service used by millions of developers, it serves as a great tool to show off your skills to potential employers. I personally got the privilege of getting access to more work opportunities as my experience using the service was taken into account when working remotely with a team. Being uselessly paranoid about potentially losing my files and projects, I feel reassured knowing that my code is being hosted on GitHub while being seamlessly synchronized on a third-party storage service, allowing for a painless retrieval of anything of importance in the worst case scenario. It also serves as a useful backup in case the code base gets messed up locally: it suffices to delete everything and start from scratch by pulling all the data from GitHub. The reverse is also true: if for some reasons a project has diverged too much from local changes being made, it is very simple to rewrite the history of a project by reusing only local references and discarding anything on the other side. Since Git isn't particularly easy to approach for beginners, having all those safeguards and the ability to undo most actions brings peace of mind to the user.

Pros

Since GitHub relies on Git underneath, one can be assured that it uses a strong, open source system behind the scenes. It integrates so well with the command-line that it's the main way I interact with GitHub on a daily basis. All essential actions you may need to perform are also available in the graphical interface on GitHub, making for a convenient experience when on the move as all necessary tools can be accessed either way. It offers security features such as the ability to link SSH and GPG keys, allowing users to verify their commits and secure their identity. The two-factor authentication system is also impressively well thought-out, having various recovery options including security keys, SMS number, recovery tokens, recovery codes and even fallback SMS number. If you often write the same content in form of comments, there is even a feature to have "saved replies", speeding up the interaction process for recurring matters. GitHub is also extremely accessible, offering unlimited private repositories for personal use. Even open source organizations can benefit tremendously without having to spend a dime as it includes by default everything one can need. GitHub is also perfect for students, giving you access to pro features and discounts through their "Student Developer Pack". GitHub Pages is another fantastic aspect of the platform, allowing you to host a website without any hassle, with really quick build time while also ranking very high on search engines.

Cons

Even though all members in a specific organization on GitHub may prove they are all verified students, there is still the need for the educational institution to set up a few steps on their own to approve changes being made, which slows down considerably the initial setup. The search options, although they are powerful, aren't very intuitive and many useful functions are well hidden in the documentation pages. As a regular user, there is no option to freely start collaborating in private repositories before scaling up, which is a feature that's often available on other similar platforms. On that note, the price tag for GitHub is relatively high for the added benefits compared to other solutions. There is a restriction on file size, which cannot exceed 100 Mb. In most instances, this is not an inconvenient, but it will not be an appropriate platform to handle sharing large files when rendering 3D models for example.

Chamath
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

GitHub become a game changer and the source of success to us

Reviewed on 27/12/2018

The ability that is seen on the GitHub and once the account was created for our project it was all...

The ability that is seen on the GitHub and once the account was created for our project it was all fun for the team members. The future of the big and small projects now point directly to the new development on GitHub. From one point of control, you can supervise the progress and changes made by the team members. It has a friendly cost of operation and can be implemented at any stage of the project.

Pros

My first interaction with GitHub has never been changed and made different following the impact it had on my project. The fact that I was leading a big team that needed to share and update file frequently, GitHub become a game changer and the source of success to us. When asked to use the software for any project any time, I would settle for this with confidence following the following facts

I went against the norm to compare the ability of the software and here are some of the reasons it remained on top for me.

-Very easy to get started use.
-Compatible with many other devices that are needed.
-Can be shared in a team simultaneously seamlessly.
-Organizes the work depending on the latest changes.
-Offers central view of the project leading to easy supervision.
-Requires simple device to host and integrates perfectly with the internet.
-Has a great collection library to edit your work.
-Offers pocket-friendly cost to all users.

Cons

Not all our needs were met with ease following the great expectation that we had. Here are some points to have in mind even after the great ability has been demonstrated.

-It works with predefined command.
-Requires strict monitoring as changes can be compromised to interfere with the meaning.
-Fast and stable internet is a must have for success.
-You need technical know-how to manipulate and make changes on the platform.

Hossein
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  • Industry: Higher Education Software
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

GitHub is a powerful tool that has revolutionized the way developers collaborate on software...

Reviewed on 14/03/2023

Overall, GitHub is an essential tool for developers of all levels. Its intuitive interface,...

Overall, GitHub is an essential tool for developers of all levels. Its intuitive interface, powerful features, and vibrant community make it the go-to platform for collaborative software development.

Pros

As a platform for version control, it offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface that makes it easy for developers to collaborate on code, track changes, and manage multiple versions of a project.One of the important strengths of GitHub is its vast community of developers. GitHub provides a wealth of resources for developers looking to learn from others or share their own work with the world. This community also provides a platform for collaboration, allowing developers to contribute to open source projects, participate in discussions, and learn from one another.In addition to its powerful version control features, GitHub also offers a range of tools to help developers manage their projects. These include project management tools like Kanban boards and issue tracking, as well as integrations with other popular development tools like JIRA and Trello.Perhaps the greatest strength of GitHub, however, is its commitment to open source development. By providing a platform for developers to share their work with the world, GitHub has helped to democratize software development and empower developers of all skill levels to contribute to the larger community.

Cons

One of the biggest issues with GitHub is that it is very hard to learn how to use it at first. No novice developers, the tool can be overwhelming. A lot of features in GitHub requires a thorough understanding of coding and software development. Another disadvantage of GitHub is that for technical users, the free version is limited. The paid version is definitely recommended; however, small groups might find it on the expensive side.