Microsoft Acquires GitHub to Empower Global Developer Community
Microsoft officially announces an agreement to acquire GitHub, the world's leading software development platform. The acquisition aims to empower developers who are building the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge.
Microsoft announces an agreement to acquire GitHub, the world's leading software development platform. CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes that developers act as the builders of the new era of the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge, where digital technology transforms every aspect of daily life and work.
With over 28 million developers and 85 million code repositories, GitHub serves as the primary home for coders worldwide to learn, share, and collaborate. Microsoft is already the most active organization on the platform, contributing more than 2 million commits to various open source projects.
This acquisition aligns perfectly with Microsoft's core mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. By bringing GitHub into its ecosystem, Microsoft highlights its ongoing commitment to building technology that helps others build technology and fostering strong developer communities.