- Published on February 13, 2020
- In Global Tech
What The Launch Of GitHub In India Means For Developer Community
- By Anu Thomas
The world’s leading developer platform GitHub has expanded its international operations to India, signalling the Microsoft-owned company’s intention to broaden its appeal among developers across the country. The new subsidiary - GitHub India Private Limited - fervently targets the San Francisco-based company’s third-largest group of active developers after the US and China.
It is a tactical move by a company whose community in India is thriving - adding to an already significant base, it recorded a massive 22% growth in the last one year. Furthermore, with India being second only to China in terms of internet users, rolling out a local Indian business could prove more lucrative than predicted earlier.
The company had been eyeing opportunities in India since last year, revealing that it would be making “major investments” here.
But what does this mean for the burgeoning developer community in India?
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Anu Thomas
Anu is a writer who stews in existential angst and actively seeks what’s broken. Lover of avant-garde films and BoJack Horseman fan theories, she has previously worked for Economic Times. Contact: anu.thomas@analyticsindiamag.com
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