GitHub is a source code hosting platform that has become an essential tool for developers worldwide. In addition to providing a place to host a project's source code, GitHub also offers a number of features that make it ideal for use in DevOps.

Here are some of the main benefits that GitHub brings to DevOps:

Version control

GitHub is a very powerful version control platform that allows DevOps teams to collaborate and work together on projects. Version control is essential for software development, as it allows you to work on different branches of the project, experiment, and create new features without interfering with the work of others.

Automation

GitHub has its own CI/CD with GitHub Actions, so you can build, test, monitor, and deploy applications within GitHub. Additionally, it has integrations with many process automation tools like Travis CI, CircleCI, and Jenkins.

Issue management

A problem management platform is also available that allows DevOps teams to track work with Issues and Projects modules. You can manage work in an agile way between teams with them. Additionally, GitHub integrates with other project management tools such as Jira and Trello.

Collaboration

In GitHub, pull requests are spaces for code review where you can even comment and converse about specific changes within a file, request review from your peers or the Code Owners. This facilitates real-time work and review with your team.

In organizations, user teams, or even within repositories, it is possible to establish discussions to gather relevant information about daily activities. Additionally, in each repository's wikis, you can write documentation about development, how to access it, what are the input and output parameters, or any article that is relevant to the repository.

Security

In this area, you will find Dependabot to monitor the libraries used by the repositories, Secret Scanning to search throughout the repository's history for tokens that could be leaked, Code Scanning to review the security of the source code in the repositories. Additionally, GitHub can be configured to use 2FA and connect with an identity provider.

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Today, GitHub is an online platform that offers a wide range of useful tools for project development. In addition to hosting a team's source code, it also allows collaboration and issue tracking. Thanks to its focus on security, GitHub is an excellent choice for DevOps teams looking for a complete solution for code hosting. Additionally, the easy-to-use interface and customization options make working with GitHub a satisfying experience for most users.

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