Since bringing GitHub Copilot to market, we’ve conducted several lab studies to discover its impact on developer efficiency, developer satisfaction, and overall code quality. We found that our AI pair programmer helps developers code up to 55% faster and that it made 85% of developers feel more confident in their code quality. With the introduction...

We used to think of coding as a solitary activity, but through our interconnected community it has become the world’s largest team sport. Now, you can get the colors to match. Whether you’re a rookie coder or a seasoned pro, GitHub’s new SPORTech shop collection is tailored for you. And here’s the kicker: we’re offering free delivery worldwide over...

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...