Incident with Github.com (githubstatus.com)

Article summary

GitHub experienced an incident that caused issues with its service, including the display of unicorns on the issues page. The incident is being investigated and updates are being provided. The GitHub API was still functional for creating issues, but webhooks were not fired. The incident has led to discussions about the reliability of GitHub and potential alternatives.

Main themes

• GitHub incident
• CI/CD pipeline
• Self-hosting
• Reliability
• Alternatives to GitHub

What commenters say

• Some users are considering replacing GitHub as their CI/CD pipeline due to reliability concerns.
• Self-hosting options like GitLab and Gitea are being explored as alternatives to GitHub.
• The cost of self-hosting CI/CD pipelines can be lower than using GitHub Actions, but it depends on usage.
• Some users have had positive experiences with self-hosted CI/CD solutions, while others have found them to be more complicated or expensive.
• The reliability of GitHub is being questioned, with some users experiencing frequent outages and issues.
• Some users believe that self-hosting CI/CD pipelines can provide more control and flexibility, but may require more setup and maintenance.
• The use of GitHub Actions is convenient, but its reliability is a concern, and some users are looking for more robust solutions.