Map of GitHub
Every open source project plotted as a landmass, with related repositories clustering into continents you can pan across.
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How to get the most from it
Map of GitHub sits in Data Visualisation under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something mesmerising, clever and brainy.
About this category: Visual journalism and open data done properly — charts you can interrogate rather than just look at. The argument is in the interaction.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Map of GitHub: quick answers
Is Map of GitHub free?
Yes. Map of GitHub is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Map of GitHub?
No. You can use Map of GitHub without signing up for anything.
Does Map of GitHub work on a phone?
Not well. We file Map of GitHub as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Map of GitHub safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Map of GitHub take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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