Microsoft confirms it will acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion; GitHub will operate independently and remain an open platform

After several rumors Microsoft has confirmed that it will acquire open source software development platform GitHub for $7.5 billion in all stock consideration. It also said that GitHub will retain its developer-first ethos, operate independently and remain an open platform. Continue reading “Microsoft confirms it will acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion; GitHub will operate independently and remain an open platform”