GitHub’s top blogs of 2024

As 2024 concludes, GitHub reflects on a year marked by advancements in AI and developer tools, emphasizing its role as a hub for developers. The year saw significant updates, including enhanced access to AI models like OpenAI's o1 and Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, which are available for free to GitHub users. GitHub introduced new features such as Copilot Extensions, Copilot Workspace, and Copilot Autofix, aimed at improving coding efficiency, security, and integration with various tools. Developers can explore AI capabilities and secure coding faster with these innovations. The global developer community on GitHub grew to 150 million, with Python surpassing JavaScript as the most popular language, reflecting in the Octoverse report's insights into the rise of data science and machine learning. GitHub continues to support developers' continuous learning through various resources and encourages staying updated via newsletters, highlighting its commitment to fostering a vibrant, informed developer community.