GitHub is a web-based platform that provides Git version control hosting services for software development projects. The platform enables developers to store, manage, and track changes to their code repositories in a distributed version control system. Users can create public and private repositories to host their source code, documentation, and project files. The platform supports collaborative development through features such as pull requests, code reviews, and issue tracking systems. GitHub includes project management capabilities with tools for organizing tasks, tracking bugs, and managing development workflows. The platform integrates with continuous integration and deployment pipelines, allowing automated testing and deployment processes. The service provides social coding features where developers can follow projects, star repositories, and contribute to open-source initiatives. Organizations can use GitHub to manage team access, set permissions, and maintain code quality standards across multiple repositories. GitHub also offers GitHub Pages for hosting static websites directly from repositories, along with GitHub Actions for workflow automation and CI/CD processes.