Key Features
Repository Hosting
Host public or private Git repositories with version history and access control.
Pull Requests & Reviews
Collaborate on code changes with inline comments, approvals, and merge workflows.
GitHub Actions
Automate builds, tests, and deployments with powerful CI/CD workflows.
Project & Issue Tracking
Manage tasks, bugs, and feature requests with Issues, Projects, and Labels.
How It Works
Create an Account
Sign up on GitHub and set up your profile.
Create a Repository
Start a new repo or fork an existing one to begin collaborating.
Push Code
Use Git to push your local commits to the remote GitHub repository.
Open Pull Requests
Propose changes, review code, and merge contributions collaboratively.
Automate & Deploy
Use GitHub Actions to automate workflows and deploy apps to cloud platforms.
Code Example
// GitHub workflow example using Git
git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git
git checkout -b feature-branch
git add .
git commit -m "Add new feature"
git push origin feature-branchUse Cases
Open Source Projects
Host and contribute to public repositories with global developer communities.
Team Collaboration
Manage code reviews, branches, and releases across distributed teams.
CI/CD Automation
Run tests, builds, and deployments using GitHub Actions.
Documentation & Pages
Publish project documentation and static websites with GitHub Pages.
Integrations & Resources
Explore GitHub’s ecosystem and find the tools, platforms, and docs to accelerate your workflow.
Popular Integrations
- Git, GitHub CLI
- VS Code, IntelliJ, Eclipse
- Slack, Jira, Trello
- Docker, Kubernetes
- Netlify, Vercel, AWS, Azure
Helpful Resources
FAQ
Common questions about GitHub’s capabilities, usage, and ecosystem.