# GitHub to replace 'master' with 'main' starting next month | ZDNet

<https://www.zdnet.com/article/github-to-replace-master-with-main-starting-next-month/>

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## What Jamie wrote

GitHub following up on their commitment to make this change and use more inclusive language. 👏

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