Microsoft GH-900 - GitHub Foundations

GitHub Sponsors allows developers and organizations to financially support open-source contributors directly on the GitHub platform.

Setting Up a Sponsored Developer Profile:

Option D is correct because before a contributor can receive funding through GitHub Sponsors, they need

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A distributed version control system (DVCS) like Git is best described as a system that ensures each developer has their own local copy of the entire code repository, including the complete project history and metadata. This decentralized approach allows developers to work independently, with full access to the project ' s history and files, and later synchronize their changes with others. Unlike centralized systems, DVCS does not rely on a single central server, which provides greater flexibility and robustness in collaboration.

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GitHub Sponsors is a program designed to provide a platform for developers and companies to financially support open-source projects and their maintainers.

Financial Support for Open Source Projects:

Option D is correct because the main purpose of GitHub Sponsors is to allow members of the developer community, including individuals and organizations, to financially support open-source projects and maintainers. This helps sustain open-source development by providing developers with the resources they need to continue their work.

Incorrect Options:

Option A is incorrect because GitHub Sponsors is not based on project popularity (e.g., stars); it is based on voluntary contributions.

Option B is incorrect because while GitHub provides the platform, the purpose of GitHub Sponsors is not for GitHub itself to fund projects, but to enable the broader community to do so.

Option C is incorrect because GitHub Sponsors is not a marketplace for purchasing software but a platform for supporting developers.

GitHub Secret Scanning helps protect repositories by detecting committed credentials and other sensitive values that should not be exposed in source code. SSH private keys are sensitive because they can allow unauthorized access to servers or repositories. API keys are also critical because they can grant access to external services, cloud platforms, or applications. Database connection strings may expose usernames, passwords, hosts, or database endpoints, making them dangerous if leaked. Secret Scanning is designed to identify these kinds of credential patterns and alert repository maintainers or security teams. Hardcoded email addresses are usually not treated as secrets, and code formatting issues are handled by linters or code quality tools, not Secret Scanning.

GitHub Pages is a feature provided by GitHub that allows you to create webpages hosted and published through GitHub repositories. It is commonly used for hosting project documentation, personal websites, or blogs directly from a GitHub repository. It integrates seamlessly with the repository, making it easy to deploy and manage website content.

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GitHub Teams, as part of GitHub’s paid plans, offers additional features and capabilities compared to GitHub Free, particularly for organizations.

GitHub Teams Benefits:

Option B is correct because GitHub Teams provides advanced security features like SAML single sign-on for secure authentication, as well as increased minutes for run ning GitHub Actions, which are essential for continuous integration and deployment workflows.

Incorrect Options:

Option A is incorrect because private repositories and advanced tools are features available, but the key differentiator in this context is the SAML SSO and additional GitHub Actions minutes.

Option C is incorrect because while expanded storage and priority support are valuable, SAML SSO and increased GitHub Actions minutes are more central to the differences between GitHub Free and GitHub Teams.

Option D is partially correct, but since the question asks for the best reason, Option B provides the most critical features that differentiate GitHub Teams from GitHub Free.