Microsoft’s acquisition strategy, particularly its approach to GitHub, has sparked considerable debate within the tech community. Acquired in 2018 for a substantial .5 billion in stock, GitHub was initially met with skepticism, and recent developments have only intensified concerns about its trajectory.
As of April 25, 2026, GitHub’s stability has come under scrutiny. The platform’s own blog has acknowledged its failure to meet service level agreements (SLAs), a revelation that has not gone unnoticed by its users. Notably, Mitchell Hashimoto, a prominent developer associated with Ghostty, has taken it upon himself to document the platform’s outages. His findings reveal a troubling uptime of just 90.21%, significantly lower than GitHub’s promised 99.9% SLA. This discrepancy has raised alarms among users, many of whom have experienced issues such as code commits disappearing without explanation.
In a recent address to frustrated customers, GitHub’s Chief Customer Officer, Kyle Daigle, attempted to reassure users, stating, “I’m sorry. The team is going to keep working to make GitHub something you can come back to with real proof.” However, the response has done little to quell the discontent among long-time users.
Hashimoto, who has dedicated nearly two decades to developing Ghostty—a terminal emulator celebrated for its performance—announced his departure from GitHub in a heartfelt blog post. His frustration was palpable as he reflected on the platform he had once cherished. “GitHub is failing me, every single day, and it is personal,” he lamented, emphasizing the emotional toll of the platform’s decline. He detailed his ongoing struggle with outages that have hindered his ability to work, noting that nearly every day in his journal bore an “X” for disruptions.
Hashimoto’s exit is not an isolated incident; the programming language Zig also announced its migration to competitor Codeberg, citing a “rotted” engineering culture at GitHub. The sentiment echoes Hashimoto’s concerns, with Zig’s developers criticizing the platform’s priorities and performance.
GitHub’s downward trajectory continues Nadella’s streak of screwing up core Microsoft pillars
The underlying reasons for GitHub’s struggles appear to be intertwined with Microsoft’s broader focus on artificial intelligence. The tech giant has been heavily investing in AI, driven by fears of missing out on a significant computing shift, reminiscent of its past missteps with smartphones. This shift has led to GitHub being increasingly aligned with Microsoft’s CoreAI division, raising concerns about the quality of service as resources are diverted toward AI initiatives.
Similar issues have plagued other Microsoft products, including Xbox and Windows, which have also issued apologies for their current states. The overarching theme during Satya Nadella’s leadership has been a noticeable decline in quality across Microsoft’s core services. As the company channels substantial resources into AI, the sustainability of its foundational platforms remains in question.
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