GitHub

Etymology

The term 'GitHub' is a combination of 'Git', a distributed version control system, and 'Hub', indicating a central repository.

Definition

GitHub is a code hosting platform that enables collaboration and version control for software developers. It is a cloud-based Git repository that helps developers store, manage, track, and control changes to their code.

Historical Context

GitHub was founded in 2008 and quickly became a popular platform for open-source projects. In 2018, Microsoft acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion.

Cultural Significance

GitHub plays a crucial role in the software development community by facilitating collaboration, code sharing, and project management.

Related Concepts

GitHub is closely related to Git, a version control system, and other code hosting platforms such as Bitbucket and GitLab.

See Also

• [Git](link to Git wiki entry)
• [Bitbucket](link to Bitbucket wiki entry)
• [GitLab](link to GitLab wiki entry)