Platforms

GitHub

A cloud platform for storing code, tracking changes, and collaborating with other developers using Git version control.

What is GitHub?

GitHub is a cloud platform where you store code, track changes, and collaborate with other developers.

It's built on Git (version control software) and adds a web interface, pull requests, issues, and project management tools on top. Think of it as Google Docs for code - multiple people can work on the same project without overwriting each other's changes.

Most builders use it to host their code repositories, review changes before merging them, and track bugs or feature requests. It's also where you'll find open-source projects to learn from or contribute to. Your GitHub profile doubles as a portfolio - recruiters and potential co-founders will look at it.

Free for public repositories. Paid plans start at $4/month for private repos and team features. Owned by Microsoft since 2018.

Good to Know

Free for public repositories, paid plans for private repos and teams
Built on Git version control but adds collaboration features like pull requests and issues
Your profile serves as a portfolio - shows what you've built and contributed to
Hosts over 100 million repositories including most major open-source projects
Integrates with deployment platforms like Vercel, Netlify, and Railway for automatic deploys

How Vibe Coders Use GitHub

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Pushing your side project code so you can work on it from anywhere
2
Opening a pull request to get feedback before merging your feature branch
3
Tracking bugs and feature requests in Issues so you don't lose track of what needs fixing
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Forking an open-source project to customize it for your needs
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Setting up automatic deploys when you push to main branch

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