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GitHub knows that it’s critical for students to be able to easily learn new skills, test out new workflows, and gain credentials. But students often have to do so on a limited budget while they focus on their studies. That’s why we launched the Student Developer Pack 10 years ago to make sure that the […]
BBD, a global leader in software solutions and digital transformation, has announced the launch of BBD Cloud Solutions, a new centralised home for cloud expertise and services within BBD’s solutions offering. This new business unit is dedicated to providing expert cloud solutions, tailored strategies and comprehensive managed services. Designed to help businesses achieve their full […]
This post was originally published on the Microsoft for Developers blog. At Microsoft, we strive to build the world’s most beloved developer tools and services. Our vision is to empower every developer to transform their concepts into reality, from idea to code to cloud, at lightning speed. The Visual Studio family, Azure, GitHub, and GitHub […]
Overcrowded government schools and long waiting lists are not just common issues but urgent crises in South Africa. Thousands of children are missing out on being educated while the country’s public education system struggles to keep up with the rapidly growing learner population. This article delves into the severity of government school waiting lists and […]
In October, we experienced one incident that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services. October 11 05:59 UTC (lasting 19 hours and 12 minutes) On October 11, 2024, starting at 05:59 UTC, the DNS infrastructure in one of our sites started failing to resolve lookups following a database migration. Attempts to recover the database led […]
Choosing between colocation and on-premises hosting can be a daunting decision, especially in South Africa where entry barriers and a foreign-dominated market limit local access to affordable, high-quality data centre infrastructure. As organisations undergo digital transformation, they require colocation solutions that do more than just store data – they must actively support growth, resilience and […]
Munsoft CEO Nicholas Maweni A recent survey by Munsoft, a fintech and leader in municipal financial management solutions, has revealed that many senior municipal officials in South Africa are prioritising service delivery over achieving clean audits. The study, which surveyed around 95 municipalities out of South Africa’s total 257, found 65% of respondents ranked addressing […]
As any experienced traveller knows, holidays often lead to a flurry of app downloads – whether it’s for in-flight entertainment, hotel check-ins or accessing tickets for events. However, many of these travel apps may continue to collect data from your device long after your trip has ended, raising privacy concerns. To help safeguard your data […]
The GitHub Awards celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements in the developer community by honoring individuals, projects, and organizations for creating an outsized positive impact on the community. We announced these awards live at GitHub Universe 2024, but here’s a recap for those who missed it! Open Source Awards Wonderfully Welcoming Award Home Assistant is […]
In September, we experienced three incidents that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services. September 16 21:11 UTC (lasting 57 minutes) On September 16, 2024, between 21:11 UTC and 22:08 UTC, GitHub Actions and GitHub Pages services were degraded. Customers who deploy Pages from a source branch experienced delayed runs. We determined the root cause […]