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I'm not a SWE but I use github still, I thought stars ARE bookmarks, what are stars then???? They're not for bookmarking????
by neom 2y ago
I'm not a SWE but I use github still, I thought stars ARE bookmarks, what are stars then???? They're not for bookmarking????
- diego_sandoval 2y agoI would think most people use it for bookmarking, but it seems like another portion of users use it as a "like" button.
- notpushkin 2y agoIt is kinda both. It also reposts the project for your GitHub followers.
- attentionmech 2y agoThey are currency of reputation and status. If you have enough stars, you get invited to private parties with elites. (I am just joking, they are bookmarks who got famous)
- LtWorf 2y agoNobody knows but since we are at the point where you can get VC money if you have enough, there is an incentive to get them.