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GitHub and the Crime Against Software — 234-Point Essay Critiques GitHub's Platform Lock-In and Developer Ecosystem Control
A widely-discussed essay at eblog.fly.dev argues that GitHub's dominance constitutes a 'crime against software,' examining how platform lock-in through Actions, Copilot, and Packages creates vendor dependency that undermines open-source independence. With 234 points and 107 comments on HN, the piece lands alongside GitHub Copilot's controversial metered billing launch, amplifying developer frustration with Microsoft's platform strategy.
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