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Users consistently praise GitHub for its seamless collaboration and powerful version control features, which enhance team productivity and streamline workflows. The platform's integration with CI/CD tools and its user-friendly interface make it a preferred choice for managing code and projects. However, some users note that the learning curve can be steep for beginners, particularly when dealing with advanced features.

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MOHAMMAD  S.
MS
Software engineer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A must-have tool for any developer"
What do you like best about GitHub?

Makes it easy for devlopersbto share code file and collaborate with fellow devlopers on open source project.

It's us Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

Sometimes I find the UI a bit confusing, especially when I started out. Also, some features like GitHub Actions or security settings could use better tutorials or in-app guides.

But overall, it's been a great experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashin Marin T.
AT
Software Development Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Github experience"
What do you like best about GitHub?

GitHub's primary strengths lie in its ability to facilitate collaboration, version control, and project management for software development. This can be used to showcase one's projects during interviews or other events. It has excellent customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

The code commit sometimes breaks, confusing which active chain someone is working on. The commands can be occasionally difficult to understand and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andy N.
AN
Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy Collaboration with Powerful GitHub Actions"
What do you like best about GitHub?

easy collaboration and github actions are very powerful CI tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

Occasional outages will sometimes block us Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu K.
HK
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best thing a software dev must use"
What do you like best about GitHub?

Managing git history is simple, and I really value the AI features like Spark and GitHub Copilot. I use GitHub on desktop, web, and even on mobile, which makes it incredibly accessible. I love using GitHub agent on web that auto updates my repo in background. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

Nothing, it's best and I don't find any issue and there's no alternative to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PRATEEK M.
PM
Tech Trainee
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Life saver github"
What do you like best about GitHub?

Wonderful experience with github, my code is always safe with way more features for stash ,merge, compare and with multiple branches i can make multiples projects in same repo.

Once i got used to github it made my life easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

If someone found access to your github and deleted the repo. You are finished Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The best software collaboration and storage tool"
What do you like best about GitHub?

Easy to use and the most widely-used software in the industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

I can’t access a repository through a private link and there is no easy onboarding for non-coders to design their profile on Github. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Ultimate Platform for Seamless Collaboration and Efficient Development"
What do you like best about GitHub?

GitHub is an exceptional platform for developers and teams of all sizes. Its user-friendly interface makes collaboration seamless, allowing developers to efficiently share and contribute to projects. The integration with Git makes version control effortless, ensuring that all changes are tracked and organized. GitHub’s powerful features like pull requests, issue tracking, and continuous integration enable smooth workflows and better project management. The platform's vibrant open-source community offers an invaluable resource for learning, sharing, and networking. Additionally, the availability of GitHub Actions and integration with various third-party tools enhances the development process, making GitHub an indispensable tool for developers around the world. Highly recommended for both beginners and experienced developers! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

I don't think there is any downsides for Github. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Janish S.
JS
Head Technical Program Manager
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for PR Management, Needs Better Slack Integration"
What do you like best about GitHub?

Accessibility, ability to see the PR changes, reviewing and approving the PRs, merging the code Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

need some external add-ons with Slack to notify developers in a more efficient way Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zaki B.
ZB
Business Administration
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Github is user interface that makes it easier to use Git. Git is a version control system"
What do you like best about GitHub?

Github makes it simple to compare versions of a file or directory.One of its key features is the ability to compare how files or directories have changed over time — this is essential for tracking changes, debugging, or collaborating on code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

One of Github weaknesses is that it doesn't handle large binary files very well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carlos S.
CS
CPO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great for Team Performance Overview, but Pricey for Larger Teams"
What do you like best about GitHub?

Easiness to use and to have an overview of team performance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitHub?

Price, its a bit expensive if the time is big, or if you want to create only visibility team members Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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How come there is a simple command to squash all commits in a branch?

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