GitHub Acquired by Microsoft

GitHub, the popular repository hosting service for developers, is being acquired by Microsoft. You know, Microsoft. The same company that made Visual Studio Code. The agreement will close by the end of the year. GitHub is often seen as the gold standard for sharing code and creating open-source code. It is also used by many to create their own portfolio. Microsoft also owns LinkedIn, which may lead to some tie-ins between the services, maybe? Hopefully Microsoft doesn't toy with GitHub too much.

GitHub Student Developer Pack

In a technologically thriving world where it only takes some coding know-how, a laptop, and a great idea to make a difference in the world, businesses are doing their part to help get their powerful technologies into the hands of aspiring student developers preparing to enter the workforce. Enter the GitHub Student Developer Pack, a program that gives an array of coding related products to students with free trials or at discounts. Last night, I applied for it, and this morning, I was accepted. It just requires proof that you're a student coder. From Amazon Web Services to the Unreal Engine, there are so many great products that students should play around with. To get your pack, fill out the form from GitHub Education.