Introducing code referencing for GitHub Copilot
Today, we’re announcing a private beta of GitHub Copilot with code referencing that includes a filter to detect code suggestions matching public code on GitHub.
Best practices for organizations and teams using GitHub Enterprise Cloud
Learn how you can structure your enterprise to get the most value out of GitHub and provide the best experience for your developers!
How we build containerized services at GitHub using GitHub
Learn about how we build containerized services that power microservices on the GitHub.com platform and many internal tools.
Smarter, more efficient coding: GitHub Copilot goes beyond Codex with improved AI model
We're thrilled to announce two major updates to GitHub Copilot code Completion's capabilities that will help developers work even more efficiently and effectively.
Closing vulnerabilities in Decidim, a Ruby-based citizen participation platform
This blog post describes two security vulnerabilities in Decidim, a digital platform for citizen participation. Both vulnerabilities were addressed by the Decidim team with corresponding update releases for the supported versions in May 2023.
Scaling merge-ort across GitHub
GitHub switched to performing merges and rebases using merge-ort. Come behind the scenes to see why and how we made this change.
Latest posts
How to get AI regulation right for open source
Sharing our coalition paper to inform the final negotiation of the EU AI Act.
Game Bytes · July 2023
Game Bytes is our monthly series taking a peek at the world of gamedev on GitHub—featuring game engine updates, game jam details, open source games, mods, maps, and more. Game on!
How to build a GPT-3 App with Nextjs, React, and GitHub Copilot
In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to use GitHub Copilot to build an application with OpenAI’s gpt-3.5-turbo model.
How to responsibly adopt GitHub Copilot with the GitHub Copilot Trust Center
We’re launching the GitHub Copilot Trust Center to provide transparency about how GitHub Copilot works and help organizations innovate responsibly with generative AI.
Engineering
Introducing code referencing for GitHub Copilot
Today, we’re announcing a private beta of GitHub Copilot with code referencing that includes a filter to detect code suggestions matching public code on GitHub.
How we build containerized services at GitHub using GitHub
Learn about how we build containerized services that power microservices on the GitHub.com platform and many internal tools.
Scaling merge-ort across GitHub
GitHub switched to performing merges and rebases using merge-ort. Come behind the scenes to see why and how we made this change.
How to build a GPT-3 App with Nextjs, React, and GitHub Copilot
In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to use GitHub Copilot to build an application with OpenAI’s gpt-3.5-turbo model.
Community
Game Bytes · July 2023
Game Bytes is our monthly series taking a peek at the world of gamedev on GitHub—featuring game engine updates, game jam details, open source games, mods, maps, and more. Game on!
Release Radar · Spring 2023 Edition
It's been a while since we've published our Release Radar. You can blame IRL conferences coming back, getting influenza, and being struck down by the weather. But those are just…
(De)coding conventions
Navigating the ebb and flow of programming paradigms–from the shifts in the JavaScript ecosystem and TypeScript's rise, to AI's role in advancing accessibility, and strategies for encouraging non-code contributions–tune in to the latest episode of The ReadME Podcast for more.
Keeping up with big shifts in tech
Deciding whether or not to adopt a tool can be hard enough, but what about when it seems to break the paradigms you know?
Trending stories
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Introducing code referencing for GitHub Copilot
Today, we’re announcing a private beta of GitHub Copilot with code referencing that includes a filter to detect code suggestions matching public code on GitHub.
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How we build containerized services at GitHub using GitHub
Learn about how we build containerized services that power microservices on the GitHub.com platform and many internal tools.
3
A developer's guide to prompt engineering and LLMs
Prompt engineering is the art of communicating with a generative AI model. In this article, we’ll cover how we approach prompt engineering at GitHub, and how you can use it to build your own LLM-based application.
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How to build a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions in four simple steps
A quick guide on the advantages of using GitHub Actions as your preferred CI/CD tool—and how to build a CI/CD pipeline with it.
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How to use GitHub Copilot: Prompts, tips, and use cases
In this prompt guide for GitHub Copilot, two GitHub developer advocates, Rizel and Michelle, will share examples and best practices for communicating your desired results to the AI pair programmer.
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Game Bytes · July 2023
Game Bytes is our monthly series taking a peek at the world of gamedev on GitHub—featuring game engine updates, game jam details, open source games, mods, maps, and more. Game on!
Product
Introducing code referencing for GitHub Copilot
Today, we’re announcing a private beta of GitHub Copilot with code referencing that includes a filter to detect code suggestions matching public code on GitHub.
Smarter, more efficient coding: GitHub Copilot goes beyond Codex with improved AI model
We're thrilled to announce two major updates to GitHub Copilot code Completion's capabilities that will help developers work even more efficiently and effectively.
How to responsibly adopt GitHub Copilot with the GitHub Copilot Trust Center
We’re launching the GitHub Copilot Trust Center to provide transparency about how GitHub Copilot works and help organizations innovate responsibly with generative AI.
GitHub Repository Rules are now generally available
Repository rules provide an easy, flexible way to define branch protections and ensure consistency in code across repositories.
GitHub Copilot Chat beta now available for every organization
All GitHub Copilot for Business users now have access to a limited GitHub Copilot Chat beta, bringing the power of conversational coding right to the IDE.
A developer's guide to prompt engineering and LLMs
Prompt engineering is the art of communicating with a generative AI model. In this article, we’ll cover how we approach prompt engineering at GitHub, and how you can use it to build your own LLM-based application.
Demonstrating end-to-end traceability with pull requests
Reduce developer and auditor friction involved in demonstrating compliance and maintaining end-to-end traceability by focusing your efforts around the pull request.
Security
Closing vulnerabilities in Decidim, a Ruby-based citizen participation platform
This blog post describes two security vulnerabilities in Decidim, a digital platform for citizen participation. Both vulnerabilities were addressed by the Decidim team with corresponding update releases for the supported versions in May 2023.
GitHub Repository Rules are now generally available
Repository rules provide an easy, flexible way to define branch protections and ensure consistency in code across repositories.
Security alert: social engineering campaign targets technology industry employees
GitHub has identified a low-volume social engineering campaign that targets the personal accounts of employees of technology firms. No GitHub or npm systems were compromised in this campaign. We’re publishing this blog post as a warning for our customers to prevent exploitation by this threat actor.
Introducing passwordless authentication on GitHub.com
Passkeys are now available in public beta. Opting in lets you upgrade security keys to passkeys, and use those in place of both your password and your 2FA method.
GitHub achieves ISO/IEC 27701:2019, 27018:2019, and CSA STAR certifications
GitHub’s Information Security and Privacy Management System (ISPMS) has been certified against ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (PII Processor) and 27018:2019 standards, as well as the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). These standards and frameworks are internationally recognized for security and privacy program best practices.
Introduction to SELinux
SELinux is the most popular Linux Security Module used to isolate and protect system components from one another. Learn about different access control systems and Linux security as I introduce the foundations of a popular type system.
New tool to secure your GitHub Actions
Introducing a new tool to monitor and control the permissions of the repository token for GitHub Actions.
Open Source
Scaling merge-ort across GitHub
GitHub switched to performing merges and rebases using merge-ort. Come behind the scenes to see why and how we made this change.
How to get AI regulation right for open source
Sharing our coalition paper to inform the final negotiation of the EU AI Act.
Game Bytes · July 2023
Game Bytes is our monthly series taking a peek at the world of gamedev on GitHub—featuring game engine updates, game jam details, open source games, mods, maps, and more. Game on!
Metrics for issues, pull requests, and discussions
With the new Issue Metrics GitHub Action, you can now track and monitor important metrics related to issues, pull requests, and discussions, such as time to first response, time to close, and more!
Release Radar · Spring 2023 Edition
It's been a while since we've published our Release Radar. You can blame IRL conferences coming back, getting influenza, and being struck down by the weather. But those are just…
Enterprise
Best practices for organizations and teams using GitHub Enterprise Cloud
Learn how you can structure your enterprise to get the most value out of GitHub and provide the best experience for your developers!
How to responsibly adopt GitHub Copilot with the GitHub Copilot Trust Center
We’re launching the GitHub Copilot Trust Center to provide transparency about how GitHub Copilot works and help organizations innovate responsibly with generative AI.
Moving from a product to a service mindset
Thanks to DevOps, cloud computing and other industry trends, many organizations are shifting from a product mindset to a service mindset. Here’s how you can implement a service-led strategy.
Education
Introduction to SELinux
SELinux is the most popular Linux Security Module used to isolate and protect system components from one another. Learn about different access control systems and Linux security as I introduce the foundations of a popular type system.
How I used GitHub Copilot to build a browser extension
Here’s how, in seven steps, I built my first browser extension with GitHub Copilot—and my three major takeaways about learning and pair programming in the age of AI.
Building a more inclusive GitHub Global Campus
Every student and teacher deserves the same access to GitHub Education offerings. We’ve enlisted GitHub’s Accessibility team to help identify areas for improving inclusivity.
Policy
How to get AI regulation right for open source
Sharing our coalition paper to inform the final negotiation of the EU AI Act.
No cyber resilience without open source sustainability
Have your say to protect open source in the EU.
Developers need the right to challenge junk patents
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed rule changes that will make it harder to challenge low quality patents. Without the ability to quickly and efficiently challenge wrongly granted patents, innovation and developers suffer.
Company
Exploring developer happiness, inclusion, and productivity at GitHub’s Design Conference
As a design organization, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on designing the platform for all developers. How does the emergence of creative AI impact our work? How can we achieve an inclusive experience for a spectrum of all abilities? What does designing for developer happiness look like?
A developer's guide to prompt engineering and LLMs
Prompt engineering is the art of communicating with a generative AI model. In this article, we’ll cover how we approach prompt engineering at GitHub, and how you can use it to build your own LLM-based application.
GitHub merge queue is generally available
Supercharge pull request merges on your busiest branches by enabling your team to queue.