GitHub is a cloud-based platform used by developers to store, share, and collaborate on software code. While GitHub itself is a proprietary platform owned by Microsoft, it is built entirely on top of Git, which is a free, open-source version control system.
GitHub serves as the world’s largest host for open-source software (OSS). It connects over 100 million developers worldwide, acting like a social network for programmers to build public projects together. 🛠️ How GitHub Complements Git
Understanding GitHub requires looking at how it pairs with Git:
Git (The Local Engine): A tool running on a local computer to track history and log checkpoints of code changes.
GitHub (The Cloud Hub): A remote website hosting those Git files. It adds a visual interface and collaborative tools that Git lacks on its own.
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