The point, which you missed, is that going to github, a source code hosting service, to look for downloading executables for your specific platform - is like going to a farmer's market to try and get a ready made meal. You're at the wrong place, and it's not meant for you if that's what you're looking for.

Github is fairly user friendly, but it's users are developers.

[–] ramjambamalam@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I'm a developer and I hardly ever compile shit for my personal computer from source. I'd rather use a package manager, sure, but on Windows that's by far the exception to the rule and if you want regular users to use your app, it needs to be a downloadable EXE.

[–] AVincentInSpace@pawb.social 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This. Building a random app from source and tracking down its many dependencies is a massive pain in the ass, doubly so on Windows where you have to jump through a ridiculous number of hoops just to install a C compiler.

[–] AProfessional@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

This can be true and still irrelevant. It’s a free git repo host. Binaries are not its main purpose and random users complaints don’t matter.

[–] Microw@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

But when consumers get in contact with Github - and they do get in contact at some point - it is to download executables, since a good number of consumer-facing software which isnt on an app store does simply release their executables on github. That twists people's understanding of what the platform is.

[–] KeenFlame@feddit.nu 1 points 9 months ago

I don't agree like I said. It's a terrible interface (yes for a developer)