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I didn't mean in terms of numbers. Of course more people use Google, but lets not underestimate the impact Github has had and will continue to have. If you're a

I didn't mean in terms of numbers. Of course more people use Google, but lets not underestimate the impact Github has had and will continue to have. If you're a developer, Github has essentially become a requirement to have, it's a developers resume. If it weren't for Github the numerous open source contributions I've made as well as projects I've open sourced myself wouldn't have come to fruition, and while my contributions are small in the greater scheme of things, you never know, one commit might make all the difference between a good web application and a great web application.

recursive 14y ago
> it's a developers resume I keep hearing this on places like HN, yet when I've been applying to software jobs in the real world lately, there's been barely a mention of it.
- nateleiby 14y ago
  Perhaps only part of the resume. As a programmer, seeing real code, quality of commits, and working example projects made a big impression on me when recruiting intern-level developers. Also can see engagement with OSS, if applicable. Would be curious what sort of companies (size, location, focus, developer-to-other ratio) you're applying to and who they're seeking. Thanks!
  - recursive 14y ago
    A few months back, I was applying for developer positions in northern California. Most of my professional experience is in .net, but I applied for all kinds of work, including a rails position. I'm not sure what the average dev/total ratio was for all those, but it's roughly 1/3 where I ended up, with a total size of less than 50. Github was never mentioned during any of my interviews, except occasionally by me to say that I have an account. (though I haven't done much with it) No one seemed particularly interested.
    - saraid216 14y ago
      I've had my Github account on my resume for a while now, and the last time I had an interview, they literally pulled it up while I was there and made some comments about it. It didn't seem like a huge factor in their decision, though.
- silverbax88 14y ago
  That's because most big, established corporations aren't using it.

recursive 14y ago

> it's a developers resume I keep hearing this on places like HN, yet when I've been applying to software jobs in the real world lately, there's been barely a mention of it.

nateleiby 14y ago
Perhaps only part of the resume. As a programmer, seeing real code, quality of commits, and working example projects made a big impression on me when recruiting intern-level developers. Also can see engagement with OSS, if applicable. Would be curious what sort of companies (size, location, focus, developer-to-other ratio) you're applying to and who they're seeking. Thanks!
- recursive 14y ago
  A few months back, I was applying for developer positions in northern California. Most of my professional experience is in .net, but I applied for all kinds of work, including a rails position. I'm not sure what the average dev/total ratio was for all those, but it's roughly 1/3 where I ended up, with a total size of less than 50. Github was never mentioned during any of my interviews, except occasionally by me to say that I have an account. (though I haven't done much with it) No one seemed particularly interested.
  - saraid216 14y ago
    I've had my Github account on my resume for a while now, and the last time I had an interview, they literally pulled it up while I was there and made some comments about it. It didn't seem like a huge factor in their decision, though.
silverbax88 14y ago
That's because most big, established corporations aren't using it.