GitHub Enterprise Server 3.8 is now generally available

GitHub Enterprise Server 3.8 introduces a variety of new features aimed at enhancing user experience and improving management capabilities for enterprise clients. The release includes the public beta of GitHub Projects, an adaptable tool for planning and tracking work, which integrates planning directly into development workflows. The update also enhances GitHub Actions with organization-wide required workflows, enabling standardized CI/CD practices across repositories without individual configuration. Security improvements include native CodeQL support for Kotlin and the ability to authenticate storage accounts via OIDC, reducing the need for sensitive cloud secrets. The Management Console now supports multiple user accounts, allowing for better access control and activity tracking. Additionally, the release features new policy controls, such as branch protection rules and repository forking policies, to help administrators maintain compliant workflows and encourage code reuse.