Before we get into the benefits of learning GitHub and Azure, let’s first look at what it is and what its features are.
GitHub is a free open source code repository and collaboration platform. .
Git can be used for saving changes and reverting back to earlier versions of the project.
Azure provides an online version for GitHub. It can be used without the need to download any software or install anything on your computer.
You can share your projects with others by creating repositories that are available in public or private spaces.
Permissions are not an issue. Anyone who has access to the URL will be able to view, edit and copy files from the repository.
1. It’s free and open source
Git was originally an application service for Linux. It was originally created to track changes and was one of the first platforms that offered such a service. This led to GitHub and eventually Microsoft bought GitHub.
Git is a Linux terminal command that monitors and tracks changes. It is perhaps most well-known for its clone command. GitHub.com is the best place to host a code repository online. Once your code is uploaded to GitHub, it can be accessed online in either private or public repositories.
When we say that GitHub can be used for free, we mean there are no upfront costs. We don’t consider the time or money you spend to set up your account. These are expenses that are behind-the-scenes and well worth your efforts.
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GitHub gives you the opportunity to make money by writing code for others or by creating open-source software projects that allow people to contribute.
You can obtain an application by running the clone command directly from the hosted code. This makes it much more efficient and cuts out many steps. This means you can grab the latest code without having to search for different installers. It is all included in the project and is up-to-date.
GitHub actions are designed to establish a connection between git and Azure applications. It’s intended to establish the CI/CD between GitHub hosted apps and Azure hosted apps. Azure pipeline is the Microsoft equivalent of GitHub Actions. It allows you to test and deploy on a highly collaborative platform.
2. It’s relatively easy to use
It is easy to use GitHub. You only need to create an account and create a repository. A repository is a shared resource that’s publicly accessible on the GitHub platform. After you create a repository, you will have many options for acquiring it.
You can clone and fetch the latest code or create a local copy of your repository. These actions can all be done using git, which is widely used by developers and application creators.
You can create an Azure virtual machine using GitHub code. This allows you to store any data you need in a central location and not have to maintain multiple local versions.
The real benefit of creating an Azure virtual machine using GitHub is the ability to quickly build an app, while still being able to use assets and changes later in other projects if necessary.
This also allows you to easily create another instance or project using the same tag or label. You can easily revert to a previous version or use that project again in future.
Although GitHub Actions are still being improved and developed on their platform, they already provide many very useful features. These include the ability to build container-based applications with Kubernetes and Azure Functions, as well as the ability to deploy functions with Azure Functions.