Developer skills

Trying to grow in your career as a developer or software engineer? You’re in the right place. Explore articles, resources, interviews, and more that cover essential skills for developers, ranging from learning new programming languages and tools to improving soft skills such as communication and collaboration. By highlighting industry trends, best practices, and personal development tips, we’re here to help you stay competitive in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Top 12 Git commands every developer must know

The latest installment of GitHub for Beginners, where we cover the essential Git commands to get you Git-literate.

What is Git? Our beginner’s guide to version control

Let’s get you started on your Git journey with basic concepts to know, plus a step-by-step on how to install and configure the most widely used version control system in the world.

5 tips to supercharge your developer career in 2024

From mastering prompt engineering to leveraging AI for code security, here’s how you can excel in today’s competitive job market.

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A short guide to mastering keyboard shortcuts on GitHub

Say goodbye to constant mouse clicking and hello to seamless navigation with GitHub shortcuts.

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4 ways GitHub engineers use GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot increases efficiency for our engineers by allowing us to automate repetitive tasks, stay focused, and more.

Using GitHub Copilot in your IDE: Tips, tricks, and best practices

GitHub Copilot is a powerful AI assistant. Learn practical strategies to get the most out of GitHub Copilot to generate the most relevant and useful code suggestions in your editor.

Insider newsletter digest: 4 things you didn’t know you could do with GitHub Projects

Unlock the secret to organization and collaboration magic with our GitHub Projects tips and tricks roundup.

Hard and soft skills for developers coding in the age of AI

While AI revolutionizes software development, it still relies on developers to pilot its use. In this blog, we’ll cover the skills that developers need to have for navigating this new AI-powered coding frontier.

GitHub Copilot Learning Pathway: Accelerate your business with AI

Learn what GitHub Copilot can help your business achieve in this expert-guided GitHub Learning Pathway, featuring insights from tech leaders at top organizations.

How we’re using GitHub Projects to standardize our workflows and stay aligned

Learn how we’re managing feature releases and establishing best practices within and across teams at GitHub using GitHub Projects.

Insider newsletter digest: Cook up a controller with GitHub Copilot

Whether you’re coding up a storm or cooking up code, building a controller function with AI is your secret sauce to a flavorful app.

Build code security skills with the GitHub Secure Code Game

Learn to find and fix security issues while having fun with Secure Code Game, now with new challenges focusing on JavaScript, Python, Go, and GitHub Actions!

How to get in the flow while coding (and why it’s important)

Explore what flow state entails, its benefits, and three tips for reaching it the next time you code.

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10 unexpected ways to use GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is widely known for its code generation feature. Learn how the AI assistant’s abilities can extend beyond just code generation.

Insider newsletter digest: Build from anywhere

Explore the August 2023 edition, featuring easy tips and tricks for GitHub Mobile.

Insider newsletter digest: How to use GitHub Copilot

Explore the July edition, featuring prompts, tips, and use cases for GitHub Copilot.

5 tips for making your GitHub profile page accessible

Your profile’s README invites the world to know you and your work, so it’s important that everyone can read and understand it. In this post, we share some tips for making your README more accessible.

Prompting GitHub Copilot Chat to become your personal AI assistant for accessibility

GitHub Copilot Chat can help you learn about accessibility and improve the accessibility of your code. In this blog, we share a sample foundational prompt that instructs GitHub Copilot Chat to become your personal AI assistant for accessibility.

GitHub Learning Pathways: Learn from the best

Gain expertise and insights from top organizations through guided tutorials, boosting productivity, enhancing security, and enabling seamless collaboration.