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The State of Open Source 2025 - Key Takeaways

GitHub recently published this year's Octoverse, the state of the open-source ecosystem.

Below are my key takeaways:

AI doesn t replace developers it brings more people into the ecosystem. A new developer joined GitHub every second in 2025. Top 5 developer populations: 1. United States, 2. India, 3. China, 4. Brazil, 5. United Kingdom.
Open source remains the foundation. Fastest-growing OSS projects by contributors include @Zen Browser, @VS Code, and AI-focused @Continue.
TypeScript is now the most used language on GitHub, overtook both Python and JavaScript. The AI effect? 80% of new repositories used just six languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, and C#.
Gen AI is now standard in development. 1.1M public repositories now use an LLM SDK.
Agents are here. Coding agents created 1M+ pull requests (PR) in the last 6 months, and it's just getting started.

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Reviews paint GitHub as the default hub for code collaboration, with smooth PR workflows, strong CI/CD via Actions, and a vibrant community. Makers behind

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say it underpins their team workflows and open-source efforts, highlighting reliability and integrations. Users praise organization, branching, and issue tracking; Copilot and Pages add real gains. Common cautions: a learning curve for beginners, Actions cost/latency at scale, and occasional complexity in org permissions. Overall, a trusted, ubiquitous choice for teams and solo builders.

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collaboration tools (99)

version control (75)

open-source community (40)

pull requests (36)

issue tracking (30)

GitHub Actions (28)

code hosting (26)

repository management (26)

CI/CD integration (25)

Git integration (16)

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steep learning curve (6)

complex interface (5)

performance issues (2)

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What's great

collaboration tools (99)version control (75)repository management (26)open-source community (40)issue tracking (30)code hosting (26)

Such a great platform to host my code, discover others' algorithms and explore fantastic projects!

I love using it daily!

What needs improvement

Using workflows and actions isn't easy for beginners, so maybe introducing a wizard and more documentation for newbies would help.

vs Alternatives

It's the go-to for open source code and learning/sharing. I can't think of any other platform that does this as well.

Did Git integration feel seamless across your workflows?

Very easy to use even for a beginner

Were build minutes and concurrency limits adequate?

I'm not using that at the moment

How dependable is uptime and incident communication?

Never had any downtime issue or incident. It's highly reliable in my experience.

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GitHub is an essential platform for developers, offering seamless version control, collaboration tools, and an extensive open-source community. Its integration with Git makes managing projects efficient, whether working solo or in a team. Features like pull requests, issue tracking, and GitHub Actions streamline development workflows. While the free tier is generous, some advanced features require a paid plan. Occasionally, beginners may find Git's learning curve steep, but overall, GitHub remains the go-to hub for coding and software development.

What's great

free tier (14)collaboration tools (99)Git integration (16)version control (75)open-source community (40)pull requests (36)issue tracking (30)GitHub Actions (28)

What needs improvement

steep learning curve (6)

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GitHub is an essential platform for developers, offering seamless version control, collaboration, and code management. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, it makes tracking changes, reviewing code, and managing projects incredibly efficient. I love how it integrates with CI/CD tools, making deployment smoother. Features like pull requests, issue tracking, and GitHub Actions streamline development workflows. The community aspect is also a huge plus, allowing developers to contribute to open-source projects easily. While the interface can feel overwhelming for beginners, it’s an invaluable tool for anyone working with code.

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collaboration tools (99)version control (75)open-source community (40)pull requests (36)issue tracking (30)GitHub Actions (28)CI/CD integration (25)

What needs improvement

complex interface (5)

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•1 review

What's great

collaboration tools (99)version control (75)repository management (26)open-source community (40)issue tracking (30)code hosting (26)

Such a great platform to host my code, discover others' algorithms and explore fantastic projects!

I love using it daily!

What needs improvement

Using workflows and actions isn't easy for beginners, so maybe introducing a wizard and more documentation for newbies would help.

vs Alternatives

It's the go-to for open source code and learning/sharing. I can't think of any other platform that does this as well.

Did Git integration feel seamless across your workflows?

Very easy to use even for a beginner

Were build minutes and concurrency limits adequate?

I'm not using that at the moment

How dependable is uptime and incident communication?

Never had any downtime issue or incident. It's highly reliable in my experience.

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•4 reviews

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free tier (14)collaboration tools (99)Git integration (16)version control (75)open-source community (40)pull requests (36)issue tracking (30)GitHub Actions (28)

What needs improvement

steep learning curve (6)

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•10 reviews

What's great

collaboration tools (99)version control (75)open-source community (40)pull requests (36)issue tracking (30)GitHub Actions (28)CI/CD integration (25)

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complex interface (5)

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