GitHub

GitHub is a web-based Git repository hosting service that provides tools for collaborative software development.

Explanation:

  • It offers features like pull requests, issue tracking, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Developers fork repositories to contribute to open-source projects.
  • GitHub Actions help automate builds, tests, and deployments.

Example Workflow:

  1. Fork a repository โ†’ Clone it locally.
  2. Make changes โ†’ Commit & push to a new branch.
  3. Open a pull request โ†’ Request code review & merge.

Advantages:

  • Collaboration through teams, discussions, and issue tracking.
  • Version control integration with Git.
  • Supports open-source development.