What do GitHub download statistics really mean?
Read OriginalThis article explores the meaning behind GitHub release download statistics. The author conducts an experiment by creating a test repository with releases and using the GitHub REST API to fetch download counts. The investigation reveals that download counts include simple link accesses with deduplication, not just completed downloads. The post provides code examples for querying the API and discusses implications for project maintainers who use these metrics to decide release support and platform priorities.
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