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Use Commit Hashes when Sharing GitHub URLs

Sharing GitHub commit hashes directly works for ephemeral uses, but there is a safer way for links that need to last.

Dec 15, 2022

Is GitHub the Best CMS?

It seems like a silly question, given that GitHub is not typically thought about as a CMS. But I analyze the question anyways, using a series of 11 factors.

Aug 30, 2022

3 Creative Uses for GitHub Issues

While GitHub’s primary offering is to host remote Git repositories, the features it has provided to support this offering open the door for non-traditional uses that can boost your productivity and perhaps save you from using additional services.

Aug 29, 2022

Automated Tweets after Successful Netlify Build

This is the (custom) workflow I use to automatically tweet after publishing new content to my blog.

Aug 01, 2022

View README Code in GitHub

Toggle between preview and code mode when viewing a markdown file in GitHub.

May 23, 2022

Commit Code Changes Using GitHub Actions

Commit file changes created during a GitHub automated workflow run.

Jun 17, 2021

3 Ways to Add an Image to GitHub README

Images often come in handy alongside documentation. Here are a few methods for adding them to your README and other markdown files.

Jan 30, 2021

Collaborate On A GitHub Gist

GitHub gists are designed to be user-specific and not for team collaboration. But you can make it work with a little finagling.

Apr 25, 2018

Free Alternatives to GitHub for Private Git Hosting

GitHub is super awesome, until you have to start paying for it. Check out two feature-full and FREE alternatives.

Jan 08, 2015