GitHub Is Sinking

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GitHub's reliability has declined since Microsoft acquired it, with frequent outages and a negative user experience.
The author argues that Git is not the same as GitHub, emphasizing Git's decentralized nature and open-source foundation.
Several prominent developers and projects are leaving GitHub, signaling a loss of confidence in the platform.
Alternatives to GitHub are suggested, including Codeberg, GitLab, and self-hosted solutions, with a call to migrate away from GitHub.
Network effects and convenience are acknowledged as barriers, but the urgency to leave is stressed due to GitHub's perceived deterioration.

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