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GitHub has become synonymous with modern software development, serving as a central hub for version control, collaboration, and innovation. But how did GitHub evolve from a fledgling startup to the world’s leading platform for open-source development? In this blog post, we will delve into the history of GitHub, exploring its origins, key milestones, and the impact it has had on the software development landscape.

GitHub was founded in 2008 by Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, PJ Hyett, and Scott Chacon. The platform was built on Git, a distributed version control system created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 to manage the development of the Linux kernel. The founders recognized the potential of Git but saw a need for a web-based interface that would simplify collaboration and version control for developers.

On April 10, 2008, GitHub officially launched to the public. The platform combined the powerful features of Git with an intuitive interface, making it accessible to developers of all skill levels. From the outset, GitHub offered features like repositories, pull requests, and issues, which facilitated seamless collaboration and project management.