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Insider: March 20, 2025
You know what’s awesome? The new GPT-4o Copilot code completion model is now available in preview in VS Code and Jetbrains.
Insider: March 13, 2025
If you’ve never created a pull request before, it can be an unfamiliar process. But that’s why GitHub Developer Advocate @ladykerr created the GitHub for Beginners series, which walks you through the process of creating a pull request, merging a pull request, and more, so you can get started contributing code today!
Insider: February 20, 2025
We want you to focus on the parts of coding you enjoy: the creativity of making your ideas come to life. Getting bogged down by blockers and errors can stop you in your tracks, and we want to help you with that. Let’s explore three ways to stay in the flow with Copilot’s new agent mode.
Insider: February 6, 2025
Every year, security researchers around the world help GitHub stay secure by finding and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities. In return, they get rewarded with cash bounties, VIP perks, and exclusive bug bounty swag. And the best part? You don’t need to be an expert to get started.
Insider: January 23, 2025
In this edition of The GitHub Insider, we’re throwing down a coding challenge. See, our research shows that GitHub Copilot can help developers code up to 55% faster. To put that to the test, we’ve created three challenges for you to tackle. Can you outpace GitHub Copilot?
Insider: January 9, 2025
Getting involved in open source can raise all sorts of questions: Are there specific contribution guidelines? Or a certain level of involvement required before tackling issues? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
Insider: December 19, 2024
Have you heard the news? There’s now a free version of GitHub Copilot, no subscription required! GitHub Copilot Free works in VS Code and on GitHub.com for up to 2,000 code completions and 50 Copilot Chat messages each month.
Insider: December 5, 2024
In this edition of The GitHub Insider, we’ll be looking at everything from those must-know keyboard shortcuts, to the latest on how to find what you need across GitHub, and how the lowly link can help you communicate clearly with collaborators.
Insider: November 21, 2024
Designed to turn plain English commands into fully functional web applications, GitHub Spark is our latest leap toward making development easier and more intuitive for everyone. Whether you're a developer looking to streamline your workflow, or a beginner eager to dive into web creation, GitHub Spark is here to ignite your ideas.
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