Git security vulnerabilities announced
A new set of Git releases were published to address a variety of security vulnerabilities. All users are encouraged to upgrade. Take a look at GitHub’s view of the latest round of releases.
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Game Off 2024 winners
Secrets spilled, discovered, and hidden again—Game Off 2024 brought over 500 jaw-dropping submissions that redefined creativity in gaming. From cult quests for free furniture to spellbinding mysteries, these games will have you hooked. Ready to uncover the winners?!?
Highlights from Git 2.48
The open source Git project just released Git 2.48. Here is GitHub’s look at some of the most interesting features and changes introduced since last time.
What the EU’s new software legislation means for developers
The EU Cyber Resilience Act will introduce new cybersecurity requirements for software released in the EU. Learn what it means for your open source projects and what GitHub is doing to ensure the law will be a net win for open source maintainers.
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Game Off 2024 theme announcement
GitHub’s annual month-long game jam, where creativity knows no limits! Throughout November, dive into your favorite game engines, libraries, and programming languages to bring your wildest game ideas to life. Whether you’re a seasoned dev or just getting started, it’s all about having fun and making something awesome!
Highlights from Git 2.47
Git 2.47 is here, with features like incremental multi-pack indexes and more. Check out our coverage of some of the highlights here.
Leading the way: 10 projects in the Open Source Zone at GitHub Universe 2024
Let’s take a closer look at some of the stars of the Open Source Zone at GitHub Universe 2024 🔎
The 10 best tools to green your software
Looking for ways to code in a more sustainable way? We’ve got you covered with our top list of tools to help lower your carbon footprint.
Software as a public good
Open source software underpins all sectors of the economy, public services and even international organizations like the United Nations. How can all its beneficiaries work together to make the open source ecosystem more sustainable?
How to build an open source metrics dashboard
How GitHub volunteers built an open source metrics dashboard for the World Health Organization and some best practices they picked up along the way.
Automating open source: How Ersilia distributes AI models to advance global health equity
Discover how the Ersilia Open Source Initiative accelerates drug discovery by using GitHub Actions to disseminate AI/ML models.
Highlights from Git 2.46
Git 2.46 is here with new features like pseudo-merge bitmaps, more capable credential helpers, and a new git config command. Check out our coverage on some of the highlights here.
GitHub Accelerator Showcase: Celebrating our second cohort and what’s next
Meet each maintainer, watch their project demos, and discover the unique story of each open source AI project.
Leveraging technology on the frontlines of emergency: How communities of developers are taking action
From sending emergency alerts about nearby fires to mapping services in refugee camps, developers are taking action to solve global problems.
Securing Git: Addressing 5 new vulnerabilities
Git is releasing several new versions to address five CVEs. Upgrading to the latest Git version is essential to protect against these vulnerabilities.
Just launched: Second cohort of the DPG Open Source Community Manager Program!
Are you looking to have a positive impact in open source development? This program may be for you! Apply by May 30 to join.
Create a home for your community with GitHub Discussions
GitHub Community-in-a-box provides the tooling, resources, and knowledge you need to build internal communities of learning at scale with GitHub Discussions.
Highlights from Git 2.45
Git 2.45 is here with experimental support for reftables, and SHA-256 interoperability. Get our take on the latest here.
Using open source to help the earth
This Earth Day, we discuss how tech and open source are helping two organizations combat the effects of a changing climate.
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