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Hey, I'm new to GitHub! (programming.dev)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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[–] 147 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I'd agree, but the caveat is that github is primarily about an interface for source control and collaboration between developers for projects. The release page is really just an also-ran in terms of importance.

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  • [–] 72 points 2 years ago* (4 children)

    Imo they aren't even trying, because it's not that hard to make it better. Doesn't even have to be a compromise. Most people just need a visible download button for the programs, that's all.

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  • [–] 52 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    If that's a concern for the project maintainers, they should create a homepage for the project with download links.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    There is, it's literally right there on the home page of the project. You can either copy a URL and download it by cloning the git repo, or you can download the whole project as a zip file. Then you just have to compile it!

    GitHub is for developers, not end users.

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