How GitHub engineers learn new codebases
No matter where you are in your coding career, you will likely come across a new codebase or problem domain that is completely unfamiliar to you. Because codebases can be filled with many layers of...
View ArticleHighlights from Git 2.49
The open source Git project just released Git 2.49 with features and bug fixes from over 89 contributors, 24 of them new. We last caught up with you on the latest in Git back when 2.48 was released....
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GitHub for Beginners: Essential features of GitHub Copilot
Welcome back to our second GitHub for Beginners series, where we are diving into the world of GitHub Copilot. In our previous episode, we introduced you to GitHub Copilot and gave you some guidance on...
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IssueOps: Automate CI/CD (and more!) with GitHub Issues and Actions
Software development is filled with repetitive tasks—managing issues, handling approvals, triggering CI/CD workflows, and more. But what if you could automate these types of tasks directly within...
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Video: How to create checklists in Markdown for easier task tracking
Have you ever wondered how the cool cats of the internet make Markdown checklists in their GitHub repositories, issues, and pull requests? Me too. And I’m here to say: you too can be a cool cat....
View ArticleWorld Water Day: how GitHub Copilot is helping bring clean water to communities
March 22 is World Water Day—a day intended to educate, inspire, and promote action around the importance of clean and safe water. For organizations like charity: water, this is their mission...
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A maintainer’s guide to vulnerability disclosure: GitHub tools to make it simple
Imagine this: You’re sipping your morning coffee and scrolling through your emails, when you spot it—a vulnerability report for your open source project. It’s your first one. Panic sets in. What does...
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Mastering GitHub Copilot: When to use AI agent mode
Ever find yourself staring at an AI coding assistant, wondering why it’s not quite nailing what you need? Maybe it’s spitting out code that’s close but not quite right, or you’re stuck wrestling with...
View ArticleHow engineers can use one-on-ones with their manager to accelerate career growth
One-on-one meetings with your manager are one of the most valuable tools you have for career growth, problem-solving, and unlocking new opportunities. So if you’re only using them to provide status...
View Article5 GitHub Actions every maintainer needs to know
Maintaining and contributing to open source projects can be rewarding—but it comes with a lot of small, repetitive tasks. The good news? GitHub Actions can automate the more tedious and error-prone...
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