Also known as: GitHub
Platform for hosting Git repositories and enabling developer collaboration.
Developers needed a scalable, web-based platform for hosting Git repositories, collaborating on code, and managing projects without relying on self-hosted servers.
Developers needed a scalable, web-based platform for hosting Git repositories, collaborating on code, and managing projects without relying on self-hosted servers.
GitHub provides a cloud-hosted Git service with collaboration tools like pull requests, issue tracking, wikis, and automation via GitHub Actions.
GitHub provides a cloud-hosted Git service with collaboration tools like pull requests, issue tracking, wikis, and automation via GitHub Actions.
Microsoft acquired GitHub on June 4, 2018.
Event Year: 2018
Acquirer: Microsoft
Microsoft acquired GitHub on June 4, 2018.
Event Year: 2018
Acquirer: Microsoft
GitHub addressed the critical need for developers to host Git repositories on a scalable, web-based platform. Previously, developers often relied on self-hosted servers, which presented challenges in terms of maintenance, accessibility, and collaboration. GitHub provided a solution by offering a cloud-hosted Git service that streamlined code management and facilitated collaboration through features such as pull requests, issue tracking, wikis, and automation capabilities via GitHub Actions. This comprehensive suite of tools enabled teams to work more efficiently and effectively on software development projects. The platform's success ultimately led to its acquisition by Microsoft on June 4, 2018, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the software development ecosystem.
GitHub addressed the critical need for developers to host Git repositories on a scalable, web-based platform. Previously, developers often relied on self-hosted servers, which presented challenges in terms of maintenance, accessibility, and collaboration. GitHub provided a solution by offering a cloud-hosted Git service that streamlined code management and facilitated collaboration through features such as pull requests, issue tracking, wikis, and automation capabilities via GitHub Actions. This comprehensive suite of tools enabled teams to work more efficiently and effectively on software development projects. The platform's success ultimately led to its acquisition by Microsoft on June 4, 2018, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the software development ecosystem.
Freemium with paid subscriptions for private repositories, teams, and enterprise features.
Freemium with paid subscriptions for private repositories, teams, and enterprise features.
Software developers, open-source contributors, engineering teams, enterprises.
Software developers, open-source contributors, engineering teams, enterprises.
Active platform with ongoing product releases and user growth reported in 2023.
Hiring: unknown
Active platform with ongoing product releases and user growth reported in 2023.
Hiring: unknown