Tools of the trade: How I communicate at GitHub (and why)
A GitHub engineer explains how communication tools shape software development, detailing principles like 'default to open' and practical tool usage at GitHub.
A GitHub engineer explains how communication tools shape software development, detailing principles like 'default to open' and practical tool usage at GitHub.
A developer's notes on the book 'Working In Public', exploring open-source sustainability, contributor dynamics, and the role of platforms like GitHub.
An introduction to Git and version control systems, explaining basic concepts like CVCS vs DVCS and how Git works.
A guide to creating a custom GitHub profile README using Markdown, including examples and dynamic content ideas.
Introducing MaVoice, a free Mavo app for voting on GitHub repo issues with one-click reactions and sorting by popularity.
A modern JavaScript library recreating nostalgic 90s-era cursor effects like fairy dust, snowflakes, and ghost cursors with improved performance and customization.
An article advocating for more whimsical, personal, and fun websites, featuring a curated list of examples and a call to action.
A developer's guide to using Sphinx documentation tools for the QuTiP quantum physics library, written as part of a Google Summer of Code project.
A developer shares how to set up a custom domain email using forwardemail.net, a freemium email forwarding service, as an alternative to paid services like hey.com.
Tips for polishing GitHub projects to impress potential employers, including cleaning repos and writing effective READMEs.
Author details a DMCA takedown of his open-source php-ml library on GitHub, explaining the process and its impact on the project.
A guide for open source maintainers on how to build a welcoming community and effectively manage contributions to scale their projects.
A mentor's account of the virtual Chicago R Collaborative 2020, focusing on teaching Git/GitHub and contributing to open-source R projects.
DEV platform improves comment subscription visibility, making it easier to follow discussions on posts.
A guide to configuring and using multiple GitHub accounts (personal and work) on a single machine using both HTTPS and SSH methods.
A technical tutorial on mapping COVID-19 cases in New Zealand by District Health Board using R and the DHBins package.
A critical analysis of GitHub's new notifications UI, arguing it's a step backwards in usability and workflow efficiency for developers.
A founder reflects on the first year of Mergify, a GitHub automation tool for pull request management, merging, and CI integration.
A developer shares a self-hosted photo stream project built with Jekyll and introduces his creative agency and CSS course.
A developer introduces 'Sponsorware', a model where an open-source package is initially exclusive to GitHub sponsors before being fully open-sourced, leading to a significant income increase.