Should I make my GitHub repository Public or private?

There is no harm in having public repositories. However it is true that recruiters like to browse your GitHub profile and see what you have done.

Should I use GitHub for my startup?

An amazing tool for making code changes fast and easy. GitHub is primarily a tool for developers to safely and quickly make changes to code. But if you work for a company that creates software products, it has a lot of benefits for your non-development teams as well.

How do I create a GitHub organization?

Creating a new organization from scratch

1. In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click Settings.
2. In your user settings sidebar, click Organizations.
3. In the “Organizations” section, click New organization.
4. Follow the prompts to create your organization.

Is it possible to create a private GitHub repository for free?

In the competitive world of source code management services, GitHub has eliminated one of the primary reasons that developers historically made Bitbucket or GitLab their first choice for a source code hosting service. The ability to create a private GitHub repository for free is not a drastic change, but it is a welcome one.

Can I host a private Git repository in OpenShift?

If the hosted Git repository is publicly accessible, there is nothing else to do. If, however, you want to use a private Git repository, you will need to provide to OpenShift access credentials which the build process can use when accessing the Git repository.

Can Microsoft steal source code from private GitHub repositories?

No, Microsoft can’t steal source code from private GitHub repositories, even if they wanted. This is similar to ‘moon hoax’: It is easier to actually go to the moon than faking it (nearly impossible) and keeping it a secret (impossible). Microsoft is a principled company, that also wants to stay out of legal trouble and public backlash.

Should the source code of a project be public?

The source code itself should not be public. Participants are allowed and encouraged to submit their changes. So I need source control, preferably Git, hosted on a public server with private access for multiple users. I learned that it is possible to set up private Git repositories on GitHub which use https:// links.