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GitHub Gist vs OpenID

A side-by-side look at GitHub Gist and OpenID. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GitHub Gist

GitHub Gist

Development

GitHub Gist is a simple way to share snippets of code and text online. It allows developers to easily share code samples, notes, and more without having to create a full GitHub repository.

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OpenID

OpenID

Online Services

OpenID is an open standard and decentralized authentication protocol that allows users to log into different websites using the same digital identity. It eliminates the need for separate usernames and passwords for each site.

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