Cutting through the noise: How to prioritize Dependabot alerts
Learn how to effectively prioritize alerts using severity (CVSS), exploitation likelihood (EPSS), and repository properties, so you can focus on the most critical vulnerabilities first.
Andrea Griffiths
Andrea is a Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub with over a decade of experience in developer tools. She combines technical depth with a mission to make advanced technologies more accessible. After transitioning from Army service and construction management to software development, she brings a unique perspective to bridging complex engineering concepts with practical implementation. She lives in Florida with her Welsh partner, two sons, and two dogs, where she continues to drive innovation and support open source through GitHub’s global initiatives. Find her online @alacolombiadev.
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Mastering GitHub Copilot: When to use AI agent mode
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Video: How to run dependency audits with GitHub Copilot
Learn to automate dependency management using GitHub Copilot, GitHub Actions, and Dependabot to eliminate manual checks, improve security, and save time for what really matters.
Revolutionize your open source workflows: the top 3 reasons why GitHub Codespaces is a must-have for maintainers
GitHub Codespaces is reliable, accessible, and always-ready. Try it out during Maintainer Month and take your projects to new heights!
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Veterans Day spotlight: Finding careers and camaraderie through code
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