What’s new from GitHub Changelog? August 2021 Recap

GitHub announced several updates and innovations in August, with the general availability of GitHub Codespaces allowing developers to create dev environments directly from a browser, eliminating the need for high-powered machines. GitHub Discussions, launched over a year ago, has moved out of beta, providing a collaborative space for sharing ideas with functionalities like label integration and GitHub Actions compatibility. Security improvements include the shift from password to token-based authentication for Git operations and enhancements in secret scanning alerts management. Updates to GitHub Actions include improvements for Java projects and the introduction of composite actions for easier script reuse, alongside new runner options for Windows Server 2022 and macOS 11 Big Sur. The GitHub CLI 2.0 now supports extensions for custom command creation, and GitHub for Mobile introduced customizable shortcuts. GitHub Classroom's new extension for Visual Studio Code aims to simplify the learning process for students and teachers. Furthermore, GitHub Issues saw enhancements in search filtering and draft conversion, while a new release creation UI was introduced. Meanwhile, GitHub's dark high contrast theme is now available, improving nighttime browsing experiences.