The GitHub Effect: What Microsoft's Acquisition Means for Open Source Communities GitHub's acquisition by Microsoft has sent shockwaves through the developer community, sparking debate about the implications for open source projects and the platform itself.
As one of the leading platforms for software development, GitHub's influence is impossible to overstate – and its shift into Microsoft's orbit raises important questions about the future of open source collaboration.
Understanding GitHub's Acquisition by Microsoft The acquisition was announced in June 2018, with Microsoft paying $7. 5 billion to acquire the company.