In April, we experienced four incidents that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services. April 05 08:11 UTC (lasting 47 minutes) On April 5, between 8:11 and 8:58 UTC, several GitHub services experienced issues. Web request error rates peaked at 6% and API request error rates peaked at 10%, and over 100,000 GitHub Actions workflows failed...

In a 2023 GitHub survey, developers reported that their top task, second only to writing code (32%), was finding and fixing security vulnerabilities (31%). As their teams “shift left” and integrate security checks earlier into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), developers have become the first line of defense against vulnerabilities. Unfortunately,...

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can have a positive impact in open source development? Then, our DPG Open Source Community Manager Program may be for you! GitHub Social Impact is excited to announce the launch of our second cohort, which has been built on learnings from our pilot cohort last year. This program is designed to connect...

One of GitHub’s core values is Diverse and Inclusive. It is a guiding thought for how we operate, reminding us that GitHub serves a developer community that spans a wide range of geography and ability. Putting diversity and inclusivity into practice means incorporating a wide range of perspectives into our work. To that point, disability and accessibility...

Developers are constantly coming up with new ideas, exploring new skills, and collaborating with other developers on work and personal projects. At GitHub, we understand that all this collaboration doesn’t always happen from behind desks and computers. Developers increasingly use their mobile devices to learn, understand, and perform important tasks...

Incorporating new technology into your organization’s workflow involves more than just understanding the tool—it requires a culture shift towards community. By creating a destination for inspiration and knowledge sharing, you can enable your teams and individuals to accomplish more together. GitHub Discussions is a dedicated space for conversations....