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    11 Aug 2021

    🤫 New shortcut: Press . on any GitHub repo.

    Edit multiple files in any GitHub repo
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  2. 2 hours ago

    Whether you use conventional commits or your own conventions, ’s git-cliff is a great little tool for generating changelogs: 😍

    Screenshot showing the changelog generated from running git-cliff on the git-cliff repo. Git-cliff-ception!
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  3. 3 hours ago

    Check out ’s tips, and find out more over on The ReadME Project. 

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  4. 3 hours ago

    Pro Tip: Regardless of what channel you choose, explain why you chose it.  “I’d like to set up a video call so we can talk this through quickly,” or “I’m reaching out over email so you can respond at your convenience.”

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  5. 3 hours ago

    Draft your message before reaching out. Don’t drop a casual “hey!’ or “we need to talk” message without additional information. Research shows that this ambiguity can stress people out.

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  6. 3 hours ago

    How much context do you need to provide? Keep instructions concise, but not curt. Messages that are too short, and without sufficient detail, can be easily misinterpreted.

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  7. 3 hours ago

    First, start by asking yourself: “What do I need this person to do?” Be specific. Writing “Please review” may not get the same result as “Please review for grammar or accuracy.”

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  8. 3 hours ago

    What does effective communication for developers look like? has some thoughts. A thread 🧵

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  9. 5 hours ago

    💡 Did you know you can use GitHub Actions to publish to GitHub Packages? Find out how!

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  10. 5 hours ago

    May the forks be with you. Always.

    Image of the GitHub 404 page
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  11. Retweeted
    7 hours ago

    Securing the software supply chain begins with the developer and we’re committed to raising the bar on account security. Today we’re announcing that users who contribute code on  will be required to enable 2FA by the end of 2023.

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  12. 13 hours ago

    This week on The Download with : The ZX Spectrum turns 40, GitHub Desktop 3.0 and a classic Mac project in the browser

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  13. May 3

    In need of a nice, free, and open source podcast aggregator for your browser? The podStation Chrome extension might be just what you're looking (or listening) for: 🎧

    Screenshot showing the podStation Chrome extension in action.
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  14. May 2

    Last week we talked about the benefits of friendly forks, but how do you manage a friendly fork as upstream moves forward? Read about three example strategies used by GitHub engineers for tracking the Git project.

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  15. May 2

    Wow. Of course there’s an API for exploring Owen Wilson’s "wow" exclamations in movies! Nice work 👏

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  16. Apr 29

    On The Download with , the ZX Spectrum turns 40, GitHub Desktop 3.0 and a classic Mac project in the browser. Catch up with this and more of the week’s news for nerds

    The Download with Christina Warren
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  17. Apr 29

    Discussions are for collaborating! And sometimes that means working together to build core flight systems 🚀 Check out how communities are using GitHub Discussions to build and maintain your favorite open source projects.

    GIF of NASA cFS GitHub Discussion
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  18. Retweeted
    Apr 29

    Time flies when you're having fun 🥲 Don't miss our very last session of , featuring a discussion on the three most common barriers to shipping software faster and at high-value for businesses.

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  19. Apr 29

    Thanks to the efforts of the Elixir community, GitHub supports code navigation for Elixir repositories. Learn how your favorite language can add this support too!

    Code navigation
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  20. Apr 28

    Astro is a static site generator simple that's tapping into the secret to building faster website: shipping less JavaScript. Join us this Friday at 1pm EST as shares tips on building faster websites with . 🚀 RSVP here:

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  21. Apr 28

    🚢 Shipped today for GitHub Issues: the ability to create and delete fields in a project’s settings, more analytics for project insights and other improvements. Check it out in today’s Changelog.

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