What is GitHub?
GitHub is where people build software. More than 150 million people use GitHub to discover, fork, and contribute to over 420 million projects.
Problem
Users struggle with inefficient collaboration and code management without integrated version control and project tracking tools, leading to fragmented workflows and slower development cycles.
Solution
A code collaboration and version control platform where users can host, review, and manage code repositories, collaborate via pull requests, and automate workflows (e.g., CI/CD pipelines).
Customers
Developers, open-source contributors, and DevOps engineers working on software projects, ranging from individual coders to enterprise teams.
Unique Features
Git-based version control, issue tracking, Actions for automation, and community-driven open-source collaboration.
User Comments
Essential for modern development workflows; Robust CI/CD integration; Steep learning curve for newcomers; Great for open-source projects; Enterprise features improve team productivity.
Traction
150M+ users, 420M+ repositories, $1B+ annual revenue (2023), and 100M+ active repositories.
Market Size
The global DevOps market, a key segment for GitHub, is valued at $10 billion in 2023 and growing at 20% CAGR.
