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Ibrohimbek Alisherov
Ibrohimbek Alisherov

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🌍What is GitHub and Why Should We Use It?

Github is the world’s most popular code hosting and project management platform. It’s used by millions of developers, designers, and project managers worldwide.

📁 What is GitHub?
GitHub is build on the Git version control system, allowing you to:

🔹Securely store your code
🔹Track your project history
🔹Collaborate with others
🔹Showcase your projects

💡Key Features of GitHub
📂Repository — Special storage for your projects
🔄Version Control — Complete history of every change
🤝Collaboration — Teamwork capabilites
🚀Deployment — Easy project deployment
📊Issues — Track and fix bugs

⭐Why Should We Use GitHub?

  1. Professional Portfolio — Your GitHub profile is your business card
  2. Teamwork — Collaborate with multiple people on projects
  3. Code Protection — Automatic backup of your code
  4. CI/CD — Continuous integration and delivery
  5. Open Source — Contribute to open source projects

👨‍💻How to Use GitHub?

  1. Create your GitHub account
  2. Create a new repository
  3. Upload your code to GitHub
  4. Commit your changes
  5. Invite your collaborators

🔹GitHub is an essential tool for every developer, serving not just as code storage but also as a platform for professional networking and discovering new opportunities.

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