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Git or GitHub: What’s the Difference and Are There Alternatives?

It's easy to mix them up, but they're very different.

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Discover Who Works on What With This Helpful Git Tool

Git credit.

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Why You Should Keep All Your Linux Dotfiles on GitHub

Preferences change; keep track of yours.

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Fake GitHub Stars Are Being Used to Push Malware

Researchers found an estimated 4.5 million fake stars in GitHub repositories.

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Want to Contribute to Open Source Software? Here’s How to Get Started

Start your Git journey with the simplest edit thanks to GitHub.

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This Person Just Turned Their Gaming Handheld Into a Cute Robot

The perfect companion for a Playdate.

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How to Move Changes to Another Branch in Git

While Git keeps track of your day to day changes, it also features systems like branches that help you organize.

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10 Basic Git Commands to Get You Started

Git can be intimidating for beginners, but the best way to learn is to dive in and start using it.

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Winamp’s Code Pulled From GitHub Following Messy Release
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It's honestly for the best.

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How to See Beautiful Git Project Stats in Your Terminal

Get the lowdown on any git project with this free utility.

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Always Know Which Git Branch You're In With This Linux Trick

"Now, where was I?"

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How to Download Files From GitHub
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GitHub can be so confusing sometimes.

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How to Secure Your Git Repository with Signed Commits and Tags

Git repositories store valuable source code and are used to build applications that work with sensitive data.

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Did Your Code Project Just Break? It Might Be GitHub's Fault

A little security incident.

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GitHub's Copilot Takes the Keyboard Out of Coding

It's an interesting accessibility feature (and convenience) for programmers.

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How to Create a New Branch in GitHub

The first rule of fight club is never push to the main branch.

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How to Delete a GitHub Repository

Have an old GitHub repo that's no longer active or needed?

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How (and Why) to Create a GitHub Repository

New to GitHub? Here's how to create a GitHub repository, and why you should.

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Turn Your Dusty iPod into a Raspberry Pi-Powered Bluetooth Spotify Player

A new iPod mod turns Apple's classic music player into a Spotify-streaming Bluetooth device. Maybe it's time to dust off that old iPod that's been in your closet for a decade!

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How to Clone a GitHub Repository

Wanting to create a local copy of a GitHub repo? Here's how cloning a repository is done.

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