GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke praises India's developer community, predicts next AI multinational will emerge from India; PM Modi responds

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, recently praised India as having the “fastest-growing developer population on the planet,” highlighting the factors contributing to this impressive growth. In response to his remarks, Prime Minister Modi has shared his thoughts on the recognition.

GitHub is a platform for software development that enables users to store, track, and collaborate on various projects.?

Thomas Dohmke, who became the CEO of GitHub in November 2021, recently highlighted India's impressive status as the "fastest-growing developer population on the planet."?

He noted that Indians contributed 5.2 billion entries to GitHub projects and mentioned the creation of 108 million new repositories in 2024.?

Dohmke also added that Indian developers are increasingly harnessing AI technology, positioning the country as a potential hub for the next major AI multinational: "India's developers have gone a leap further: they're increasingly using AI to build AI. India has the second-highest number of contributors to public generative AI projects."

In response, Prime Minister Modi praised the innovative spirit of India's youth, posting on X: "When it comes to innovation and technology, Indian youth are among the best!"

How did people respond?

In response to Thomas Dohmke's comments about India's developer community, people shared fun and proud reactions.

One user humorously suggested if Indians could get a Diwali offer for GitHub Copilot.

Another remarked on the unstoppable growth of India's developer scene.?

A third comment noted, "In modern day, you either work with India or you are India."

Well, it's clear that India has brightened up the tech world—just like those Diwali diyas!

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