GitHub is a leading platform for version control and collaborative software development, launched in 2008 and later acquired by Microsoft in 2018. It is built on Git, a distributed version control system created by Linus Torvalds, the founder of Linux. GitHub provides a web-based interface that makes it easier for developers and teams to manage code, track changes, and collaborate on projects from anywhere in the world. The platform allows users to create repositories where code can be stored, shared, and maintained. Developers can branch, commit, and merge code, ensuring smooth collaboration without overwriting each other’s work. Pull requests, code reviews, and issue tracking help teams manage projects efficiently. GitHub also supports project management tools like GitHub Projects, enabling integration of tasks, milestones, and workflows. Beyond collaboration, GitHub offers GitHub Actions for automation and CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment), as well as GitHub Pages for hosting static websites directly from repositories. Its large open-source community makes it a hub for learning, contributing, and discovering software projects worldwide. With millions of users and repositories, GitHub has become essential for software engineers, open-source contributors, and organizations, serving as both a development tool and a global platform for innovation in coding.