GitHub

GitHub is a web-based platform that provides version control and collaboration features for software development projects. Founded in 2008 by Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, P. J. Hyett, and Scott Chacon, GitHub has become a central hub for developers worldwide to host and share code. In June 2018, Microsoft acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion, integrating it into its suite of developer tools and services. This acquisition marked a significant shift in Microsoft's approach to open-source software, aligning with its commitment to developer freedom, openness, and innovation. GitHub continues to operate as a subsidiary of Microsoft, offering a range of services including GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code completion tool developed in collaboration with OpenAI, and GitHub Pages, a service for hosting static websites directly from repositories. The platform serves millions of developers globally, facilitating collaboration and code sharing across various programming languages and projects.