Why GitHub's Shift to Microsoft Matters for Open Source Development The acquisition of GitHub by Microsoft has sent shockwaves through the open source community.
As a result of this deal, it's still early days in understanding what this means for developers, but one thing is certain: it's a significant shift that will have far reaching implications for how we work on and contribute to open source projects.
The Acquisition: What Does it Mean for GitHub Users? Microsoft has acquired GitHub outright for $7. 5 billion, roughly 16 times its previous valuation.