GitHub Blog·2yGitHub Certifications are generally available
GitHub Certifications are now available to all customers worldwide. The available certifications include GitHub Foundations, GitHub Actions, GitHub Advanced Security, and GitHub Administration. Study guides and verified credentials are provided for each certification.
GitHub Blog·2yThe 10 best tools to green your software
The post highlights the need for sustainable practices in tech due to growing concerns about climate change and energy consumption. It introduces GitHub’s Green Software Directory, a curated list of green software tools from the open-source community aimed at reducing carbon emissions through energy efficiency, hardware efficiency, and carbon awareness. Examples include tools for measuring power consumption, predicting resource usage, and optimizing energy use in various tech environments.
GitHub Blog·2y5 tips to supercharge your developer career in 2024
Learn actionable tips to supercharge your developer career in 2024, including becoming a pro at prompt engineering, learning shortcuts and hacks for GitHub, brushing up on soft skills, using AI to secure code, and attending GitHub Universe 2024.
GitHub Blog·2yHow to review code effectively: A GitHub staff engineer’s philosophy
Sarah Vessels, a GitHub Staff Engineer, shares her code review philosophy, highlighting its significance in building quality software. She covers how she identifies and prioritizes pull requests, uses GitHub and Slack integrations, and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and consistency in code reviews. She also discusses strategies to reduce notification fatigue, uses of automation, and offers advice on providing constructive feedback. Ultimately, she aims to improve the overall code quality and foster a collaborative editing environment.
GitHub Blog·2yHow to level up your Git game with GitHub CLI
Using GitHub CLI can significantly speed up your development workflow by allowing you to manage GitHub tasks directly from your terminal. From cloning repositories and managing issues to handling pull requests and monitoring GitHub Actions, GitHub CLI helps keep you focused and minimize context switching. Learn how to get started, authenticate, and make the most of top commands to become a GitHub power user.
GitHub Blog·2yThe ultimate guide to developer happiness
Learn five actionable tips to enhance developer happiness and foster an innovative workplace. Boost productivity by focusing on a great developer experience, leveraging AI for code security, customizing large language models, optimizing repository collaboration, and investing in learning opportunities like conferences. These strategies can significantly improve team morale, efficiency, and output quality.
GitHub Blog·1yThe top 10 gifts for the developer in your life
Discover the top 10 gifts for the developer in your life, from quirky sweaters and glow-in-the-dark hoodies to practical tumblers and unique keycaps. Whether you're shopping for a holiday present or a fun stocking stuffer, this guide offers a variety of items that any developer would appreciate. Don't miss out on the new markdowns and popular items available at The GitHub Shop this season.
GitHub Blog·2yHow to use AI coding tools to learn a new programming language
AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot are revolutionizing how developers learn new programming languages by offering real-time assistance and personalized guidance. Developers can use these tools to understand syntax, best practices, and complex coding concepts more efficiently. AI tools assist in navigating diverse languages and frameworks, allowing for more productive learning experiences and faster task completion while freeing up time for core concept mastery.
GitHub Blog·2yHard and soft skills for developers coding in the age of AI
Developers need both technical skills and soft skills to navigate the age of AI. AI can revolutionize software development by reducing mental strain and improving productivity. AI-powered coding tools like GitHub Copilot provide code completion, suggestions, generative AI, natural language processing, and enhanced debugging. Developers should focus on prompt engineering, code reviews, testing, security, communication, problem solving, adaptability, ethical thinking, and empathy.
GitHub Blog·2yWhat are AI agents and why do they matter?
AI agents use large language models and additional algorithms to autonomously perform tasks, enhancing capabilities like software development and booking plane tickets. They can plan, use memory, and query APIs, making them versatile tools to minimize mundane tasks for developers. Ongoing challenges include predicting AI behavior and explaining outputs. Tools like GitHub Copilot Workspace are evolving to make developers more productive by enabling collaboration with multi-agent systems that handle complex tasks.
GitHub Blog·2yBoost your CLI skills with GitHub Copilot
Enhance your command line skills with GitHub Copilot in the CLI, which assists in managing Git commands, GitHub-specific tasks, and generic terminal commands. With features like explaining computer science concepts, suggesting specific commands, and guiding through complex operations, Copilot in the CLI is a powerful tool for boosting productivity. Ensure you have the GitHub CLI installed, a Copilot subscription, and the Copilot extension set up in your terminal. Use built-in aliases and prompt engineering for efficient command explanations and suggestions. Try the given challenges to see Copilot in action.
GitHub Blog·2y3 ways to get Remote Code Execution in Kafka UI
Kafka UI, a popular open-source web app for managing Apache Kafka clusters, was found to have multiple Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities due to lack of authentication and exposure to various attack vectors. These vulnerabilities, discovered in versions prior to 0.7.2, can be exploited through Groovy script execution, JMX connector misconfiguration, and JndiLoginModule. Users are advised to upgrade to version 0.7.2 for security fixes and implement additional precautions such as serialization filters to mitigate risks.
GitHub Blog·2yHow to build an open source metrics dashboard
GitHub volunteers collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) to build an open source metrics dashboard as part of their Social Impact Skills-Based Volunteering program. This project aimed to ensure the health of WHO's open source ecosystem by measuring key metrics. The process involved addressing challenges like data storage, rate limits, and maintainability. Key practices for successful open source projects include building in the open, configuring for all users, and adopting strong community branding.
GitHub Blog·2yHow AI code generation works
AI code generation tools are changing software production for enterprises by automating code generation tasks, improving productivity, alleviating mental load, and reducing context switching. Developers can use AI to generate code through autocompletions, code suggestions, and AI chatbots. AI code generation can be detected in code with duplicate detection filters, but it is not inherently more insecure than human-generated code.
GitHub Blog·2yBuild code security skills with the GitHub Secure Code Game
The Secure Code Game is a gamified learning experience that helps developers improve their code security skills. It allows players to fix vulnerable code and progress to the next level by running tests. The game is designed to be developer-first and can be accessed through GitHub Codespaces. It addresses pain points in secure coding training and offers personalized challenges based on programming languages and frameworks.
GitHub Blog·2yCopilot in GitHub Support is now available!
Copilot in GitHub Support is a powerful AI tool that provides fast and self-directed answers to GitHub-specific questions. It reduces the need for manual searching, distills relevant information from multiple documents, and includes links to the documentation used. Conversations can be started through the existing GitHub Support contact form.
GitHub Blog·2yLeading the way: 10 projects in the Open Source Zone at GitHub Universe 2024
GitHub Universe 2024 at San Francisco's Fort Mason on October 28-29 will feature the Open Source Zone, showcasing innovative projects and live demos from the GitHub Accelerator program, GitHub Fund, and Maintainer Community. Highlights include A-Frame for VR creation, Home Assistant for smart device management, Homebrew package manager, Kubernetes for container orchestration, and Node.js for scalable applications. Learn directly from the creators and maintainers about integrating and optimizing these tools.