Level 73
Yes it's free and yes it keeps the code for your project safe.
Jun 27, 2020
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Level 15
Is GitHub actually free hosting?
Hi everyone,
I'm learning about Git and Github in a Laracasts series. I was wondering: Is GitHub actually free and save hosting for your project?
So, if I maka a backup to Github and my computer crashes, is my backup then still alive?
Thanks for your answer! Jeroen
Level 15
But, why don't they go bankrupt? Because for services like Google or Apple cloud hosting you do have to pay, because they have to maintain servers. Isn't it?
Sorry, I just can't believe it's free.
Level 73
They have private repositories as well and if you want to use more than one of those they charge for.
Level 80
@jeroenvanrensen GitHub isn’t a “host” as in a web host. It’s offers free hosting of your repositories, but it also has other revenue sources.
If it did run in to any monetary issues, it doesn’t hurt that it’s now owned by one of the wealthiest companies in the world (Microsoft).
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Okay, now I understand. Thanks for your answers!
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