What is GitHub and why is it used?

GitHub is a cloud-based platform that serves as a hub for software development and collaboration. It is built on top of Git, a distributed version control system, and provides additional features to enhance teamwork and project management.

GitHub is widely used in the software development industry and beyond for several reasons: streamlined collaboration, it serves as a hub for open-source projects, version control, integration with development tools to improve productivity. Also, projects on GitHub can include comprehensive documentation, and provides features to help identify and address security vulnerabilities in code.