Business, Spoken

The GitHub Black Market That Helps Coders Cheat the Popularity Contest

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Oct 30, 2023
Exploring the underground market of GitHub, where coders buy fake engagement metrics like stars. The issue of fake GitHub stars and their impact on popularity. Changing perspectives on GitHub metrics and the rise of the black market.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Issue of Fake GitHub Stars and their Impact on Popularity
02:54 • 4min
3
Changing Perspectives on GitHub Metrics and the Rise of the Black Market
07:17 • 4min