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Technical Recruiters cannot afford to stay away from GitHub due to its rich data about Software Developers. It is Tech Recruiter Paradise. But GitHub user search is more of a “Jungle.” Its syntax is incredibly complex. The documentation is helpful, yet it also contains several errors and omissions, which I will outline.
Here is an awesome list of search operators (which GitHub calls “qualifiers”) by my friends Sofia Broberger and Suzanna Frazier:
Now, let us proceed to discuss
How GitHub User Search Works
If you are just getting started, practice with the advanced search dialog – it will