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M. TsitoaraBeginning Git and GitHubhttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0215-7_8

8. GitHub Primer

Mariot Tsitoara1  
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Antananarivo, Madagascar
 

In the last chapter, you embarked on an initial exploration of remote repositories and their significance. By now, you should understand how they function and, more importantly, the advantages they offer. Now, let’s delve into the details of one of the most renowned code hosting platforms: GitHub.

The chapter begins with a brief history of GitHub to help you gain better insights into this platform. The chapter also discusses the diverse community of users who utilize GitHub and the various purposes for which they use ...

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