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From: Aziz Bhavnagarwala <84971634+AzizB283@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:31:37 +0530
Subject: [PATCH] Update github-developer-program.md

Update README with program overview, benefits, resources, and join instructions.
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   - API
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-Building an application that integrates with {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}? Register for our Developer Program! The possibilities are endless, and you enjoy the kudos. [Register now](https://github.com/developer/register).
+# GitHub Developer Program
 
-## Scratch an itch
+> TL;DR: If you're building GitHub Apps, Actions, integrations, or using GitHub's API, join the [GitHub Developer Program](https://github.com/developer/register) for early access to features, community support, and platform insights.
 
-Build your own tools that seamlessly integrate with the place you push code every day.
+---
+
+Welcome to the **GitHub Developer Program** — your gateway to building, scaling, and sharing tools that integrate with GitHub. Whether you're an individual developer or part of a team, if you're leveraging GitHub’s APIs or building apps, you’re in the right place.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Why Join the GitHub Developer Program?
+
+By becoming a member, you unlock:
+
+- 💡 **Early access** to new APIs, webhooks, and platform features.
+- 🛠️ Tools and resources to help you build **GitHub Apps, Actions, and integrations**.
+- 🔁 Higher **API rate limits** (for qualified apps).
+- 🧪 Access to **beta programs** and sandbox environments.
+- 🧑‍💻 A direct line to GitHub's **developer relations** team and community.
+
+[👉 Register now](https://github.com/developer/register)
+
+---
+
+## ✨ What You Can Build
+
+- **GitHub Apps** – Automate workflows or create custom bots.
+- **GitHub Actions** – Build CI/CD or automation tools.
+- **OAuth Apps** – Authenticate users and access their GitHub data.
+- **Integrations** – Build dashboards, status monitors, deployment systems, and more.
+
+Use [GitHub REST](https://docs.github.com/en/rest) or [GraphQL APIs](https://docs.github.com/en/graphql) to power your ideas.
+
+---
+
+## 🧩 Already Have an Integration?
+
+Awesome! Let people know:
+
+- Add the [Octocat or GitHub logo](https://github.com/logos) to your product page.
+- Publish a demo, blog post, or walkthrough to showcase your integration.
 
-## Take on the enterprise
+---
+
+## 🧠 Scratch Your Own Itch
+
+Have an idea for a better way to manage issues, handle deployments, or review PRs? Build it using GitHub’s APIs. It’s your playground.
+
+---
+
+## 🏢 Working with Enterprises?
+
+Email [partnerships@github.com](mailto:partnerships@github.com) to request developer licenses or test environments for [GitHub Enterprise Server](https://github.com/enterprise).
+
+---
 
-Email <a href="mailto:partnerships@github.com">partnerships@github.com</a> to request developer licenses to build and test your application against {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %}.
+## ✅ Who Can Join?
 
-## Have an integration that works with GitHub?
+Membership is open to:
 
-Awesome! Here’s how you can spread the word:
+- Developers or organizations **actively building** or **planning to build** with GitHub APIs.
+- Projects that provide a **public support contact** (email or website).
 
-* Use the [Octocat or GitHub logo](https://github.com/logos) to identify that your product works with GitHub.
-* Post a video or a blog on your website about your integration.
+Whether your integration is public or internal, you're welcome to join.
 
-## Ready to join the GitHub Developer Program?
+---
+
+## 📚 Resources
+
+- [Build GitHub Apps](https://docs.github.com/en/apps/creating-github-apps)
+- [GitHub Actions Docs](https://docs.github.com/en/actions)
+- [GitHub REST API](https://docs.github.com/en/rest)
+- [GitHub GraphQL API](https://docs.github.com/en/graphql)
+
+---
+
+## 🌐 Connect & Share
+
+- Join discussions on the [GitHub Community Forum](https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/)
+- Showcase your tools, contribute to open-source, or find collaborators.
+
+---
 
-Membership is open to individual developers and companies who have:
+Happy building! 🚀
 
-* An integration in production or development using the GitHub API.
-* An email address where GitHub users can contact you for support.