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GitHub vs Homebrew

GitHub started first, in 2008, 1 year before Homebrew.

GitHub 18y 160d since 2008 · Standing started first Homebrew 17y 120d since 2009 · Standing

Why GitHub lasted

  • It is where the code is. Resume, package registry, CI, identity, and the social graph of software.
  • Microsoft bought it and, against every instinct of 2018 Twitter, did not kill it.

Why Homebrew lasted

  • It is how a Mac gets Unix software. That sentence has been true for a long time.
  • A volunteer formula tree is a public good with a donation jar.

Questions

Which is older, GitHub or Homebrew?

GitHub started first, in 2008, 1 year before Homebrew.

How long has GitHub been running?

GitHub has been up 18 years 160 days, since 2008-04-10.

How long has Homebrew been running?

Homebrew has been up 17 years 120 days, since 2009-05-20.

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