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GitHub is a web-based platform for version control and collaborative software development. It hosts over 420 million repositories used by more than 150 million developers worldwide. The platform supports Git-based source code management, enabling teams to track changes, review code, and manage releases.

• Version Control: Every project includes full Git repository hosting with branching, merging, and commit history. Teams can work on multiple features simultaneously without conflicts.
• Pull Requests: Propose changes, discuss modifications, and review code before merging. Inline comments and approval workflows help maintain code quality.
• Issue Tracking: Report bugs, suggest features, and organize tasks with labels, milestones, and assignees. Issues integrate directly with pull requests and commits.
• CI/CD Integration: Automate builds, tests, and deployments using GitHub Actions. Custom workflows can run on every push or pull request.
• Collaboration Tools: Fork repositories to experiment freely, use Discussions for project conversations, and manage access with granular permissions. Organizations can enforce branch protection rules and required reviews.