Many developers do store copies of their code in their working environments, but these copies may not be as easily accessible or organized as a separate backup.

Many developers do store copies of their code in their working environments, but these copies may not be as easily accessible or organized as a separate backup. In case of an emergency, it's easier to find the developer with the latest copy or just restore from a backup? Modifications to a git repository can be undone if the repository itself is not deleted. If it's deleted, you will have to find the developer which has the latest copy on its working environment. Regarding the metadata, the chances of recovering it are very small. Unauthorized access to your GitHub account can lead to code being stolen or tampered with, and using a backup service could potentially expand the attack surface (even if we do our best to minimize the chances). However, the benefits of having a backup in a separate location, such as being able to restore or migrate your code with one click, outweigh the risks in many cases. At least this is the opinion of the companies using such services. How many developers are in your team?