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Amirmohammad Kazemi
Amirmohammad Kazemi

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How to upload a video to GitHub?

From: https://github.blog/2021-05-13-video-uploads-available-github/

Developers have always been interested in sharing bugs in the program or code in video. Because this method is much easier and more understandable.
That's why GitHub is trying to add this capability to its platforms.

When it comes to writing up a bug or describing a new feature, words only get you so far. Sometimes you need a video to easily illustrate the point.
That's why GitHub now gives you the ability to upload videos across its platform, in issues, pull requests, discussions, and more.
As developers, the ability to collaborate through video (for example, pair programming, demos, etc.) is an extremely important part of a software workflow, especially for communities and teams that are distributed. At GitHub, we’ve utilized video to more concisely detail complex workflows, show our teammates where we’re blocked, and inspire our colleagues with the next big idea.

Bugs are something that every developer deals with, but sometimes words aren’t enough to help someone else reproduce the problem quickly.
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When it comes to developing a new feature or product, a thoughtfully worded proposal or static designs are great, but often lack the ability to really convey the end-to-end user workflows and interactions. Sharing videos of prototype walkthroughs or providing talk tracks for a static design have also helped development teams get to the heart of what they are setting out to build and why so they can get others excited about their work and ultimately build a better product for their own users.

No feature is truly complete until there is mobile support as well. So we’re also excited to announce that uploading videos from both the iOS and Android GitHub mobile apps is now available to all users. This is especially great for mobile developers who can now record a video of a mobile bug and upload it straight to an issue all from the same device.

It seems that GitHub will help developers a lot by developing this issue, and also if video uploading is added to GitHub, it will increase the level difference between this platform and the rest.

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