GitHub, founded in 2007, is a leading platform for software development and version control using Git. It provides a collaborative environment where developers can create, store, manage, and share code. The platform offers features such as access control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration, and wikis for every project. In 2018, Microsoft acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion, and in August 2025, GitHub was integrated into Microsoft’s CoreAI division, reflecting a strategic focus on artificial intelligence and developer tools. GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant, exemplifies this direction by assisting developers in writing code more efficiently. With over 150 million developers and more than 1 billion repositories as of 2025, GitHub remains the world’s largest source code host and a central hub for open-source software development, fostering collaboration and innovation across the global developer community.
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GitHub is the world's largest source code host, with over 150 million developers and more than 1 billion repositories as of 2025.
Acquired by Microsoft in 2018 for $7.5 billion, GitHub has been integrated into Microsoft's CoreAI division as of August 2025.
GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant, has over 20 million users and supports developers in writing code more efficiently.
The platform offers a range of services including version control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration, and wikis for projects.
GitHub has become a central hub for open-source software development, hosting millions of public repositories and fostering collaboration among developers worldwide.
