Programming languages & frameworks

Learn the ins and outs of popular programming languages and discover how to effectively utilize frameworks to build robust, scalable, and high-performing applications. You can also learn more about programming language support on GitHub in our documentation.

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Why Java endures: The foundation of modern enterprise development

For 30 years, Java has been a cornerstone of enterprise software development. Here’s why—and how to learn Java.

Boost your CLI skills with GitHub Copilot

Want to know how to take your terminal skills to the next level? Whether you’re starting out, or looking for more advanced commands, GitHub Copilot can help us explain and suggest the commands we are looking for.

How to use AI coding tools to learn a new programming language

Explore how AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot can accelerate your journey to learn new programming languages.

Introducing Annotated Logger: A Python package to aid in adding metadata to logs

We’re open sourcing Annotated Logger, a Python package that helps make logs searchable with consistent metadata.

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What is Git? Our beginner’s guide to version control

Let’s get you started on your Git journey with basic concepts to know, plus a step-by-step on how to install and configure the most widely used version control system in the world.

10 unexpected ways to use GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is widely known for its code generation feature. Learn how the AI assistant’s abilities can extend beyond just code generation.

Why Rust is the most admired language among developers

Rust continues to top the charts as the most admired and desired language by developers, and in this post, we dive a little deeper into how (and why) Rust is stealing the hearts of developers around the world.

Introduction to SELinux

SELinux is the most popular Linux Security Module used to isolate and protect system components from one another. Learn about different access control systems and Linux security as I introduce the foundations of a popular type system.

CLI tricks every developer should know

Learn some tips, tricks, and tools for mastering the command line from GitHub’s own developers.

Why Python keeps growing, explained

A deep dive into why more people are using Python than ever, its key use cases, and why it’s still so popular 30-plus years after it was first released.

Learn about ghapi, a new third-party Python client for the GitHub API

Learn about ghapi, a third-party Python library and CLI client for the GitHub API. It includes tab-completion, integrated documentation and automatic pagination of responses. ghapi automatically manages required headers, query strings, route parameters, post data, and much more.