GitHub Under Microsoft's Wing: What it Means for Developers The acquisition of GitHub by Microsoft in 2018 marked a significant turning point in the world of software development and open source collaboration.
The deal was worth $7. 5 billion, one of the largest tech acquisitions of all time.
For developers who rely on GitHub as their go to platform for version control, collaboration, and code sharing, the news sparked both excitement and concern about the future of this beloved community driven tool.