GitHub

A web-based platform that provides Git repository hosting, collaboration features, and project management tools for software development.

Glossary

What is GitHub?

GitHub is an online platform built around Git repositories, offering collaboration tools such as pull requests, issue tracking, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and project boards. It supports open-source contributions, team workflows, and automated deployments. GitHub enables developers to manage code, collaborate globally, and integrate with thousands of development tools. It has become a central hub for modern software engineering.