Github
GitHub is the platform where developers manage code, collaborate on programming, and deliver software. A Microsoft company since 2018.
GitHub is the standard place where software teams manage their source code. Over 100 million developers use the platform, and it has been owned by Microsoft since 2018. Its core is Git version control, surrounded by collaboration, automation, and AI assistance via Copilot.
Typically: Your team works together on the company app, every change is reviewed via pull request, and GitHub Actions automatically tests and deploys. Also relevant for clients: Demand access to your agency's repository, otherwise you effectively don't own your own code.
GitLab offers similar features with a stronger focus on self-hosting, while Bitbucket is part of the Atlassian ecosystem. GitHub's weaknesses: The enterprise tiers are noticeably expensive, and the code resides on US servers, which concerns data protection departments. Self-hosting is only available in the most expensive tier.
Practically a given for any company with its own software development; a free account is sufficient to start. Without in-house developers or an agency, you simply don't need it.
Functions
- GitHub Copilot: AI-powered programming assistance directly in your editor
- Over 100 million developers, the world's largest code community
- Free to get started for private and public repositories
- Actions Marketplace with thousands of pre-built automations
- The standard in developer recruiting: Portfolios live on GitHub
Core Functions
- Version control with Git: every code change remains traceable
- Collaboration via Pull Requests, Code Reviews, and Issues
- Automated tests and deployments with GitHub Actions
- Project management with Boards, Milestones, and Wikis
- Private and public repositories with access control
Alternatives to
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Jira
Jira is Atlassian’s agile project management tool for software teams, designed for handling sprints, backlogs, and issue tracking at scale.
Vercel
Vercel is the hosting platform from the creators of Next.js: just push your code, and your web app is live—no server management required.
Nvidia
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IONOS
IONOS is Europe's largest hosting provider for domains, websites, and cloud services, and now features its own AI ecosystem, Momentum.