github-corners

Pros of GitHub Buttons

• Offers a variety of button styles and sizes
• Provides real-time counters for stars, forks, and followers
• Easy to customize and integrate with minimal code

Cons of GitHub Buttons

• Less visually striking compared to the corner design
• May not blend as seamlessly with some website designs
• Limited to standard button shapes and styles

Code Comparison

GitHub Buttons:

<a class="github-button" href="https://github.com/buttons/github-buttons" data-icon="octicon-star" data-size="large" data-show-count="true" aria-label="Star buttons/github-buttons on GitHub">Star</a>

GitHub Corners:

<a href="https://your-url" class="github-corner" aria-label="View source on GitHub"><svg width="80" height="80" viewBox="0 0 250 250" style="fill:#151513; color:#fff; position: absolute; top: 0; border: 0; right: 0;" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M0,0 L115,115 L130,115 L142,142 L250,250 L250,0 Z"></path><path d="M128.3,109.0 C113.8,99.7 119.0,89.6 119.0,89.6 C122.0,82.7 120.5,78.6 120.5,78.6 C119.2,72.0 123.4,76.3 123.4,76.3 C127.3,80.9 125.5,87.3 125.5,87.3 C122.9,97.6 130.6,101.9 134.4,103.2" fill="currentColor" style="transform-origin: 130px 106px;" class="octo-arm"></path><path d="M115.0,115.0 C114.9,115.1 118.7,116.5 119.8,115.4 L133.7,101.6 C136.9,99.2 139.9,98.4 142.2,98.6 C133.8,88.0 127.5,74.4 143.8,58.0 C148.5,53.4 154.0,51.2 159.7,51.0 C160.3,49.4 163.2,43.6 171.4,40.1 C171.4,40.1 176.1,42.5 178.8,56.2 C183.1,58.6 187.2,61.8 190.9,65.4 C194.5,69.0 197.7,73.2 200.1,77.6 C213.8,80.2 216.3,84.9 216.3,84.9 C212.7,93.1 206.9,96.0 205.4,96.6 C205.1,102.4 203.0,107.8 198.3,112.5 C181.9,128.9 168.3,122.5 157.7,114.1 C157.9,116.9 156.7,120.9 152.7,124.9 L141.0,136.5 C139.8,137.7 141.6,141.9 141.8,141.8 Z" fill="currentColor" class="octo-body"></path></svg></a>

Pros of github-cards

• Provides more detailed GitHub repository information, including description, stars, and forks
• Offers a customizable card-style display that can be embedded in various web pages
• Supports multiple card styles and layouts for different use cases

Cons of github-cards

• Requires more space on the page compared to the compact corner design
• May have a higher loading time due to fetching additional repository data
• Less visually integrated with the page design compared to the corner approach

Code Comparison

github-corners:

<a href="https://your-url" class="github-corner" aria-label="View source on GitHub">
  <svg width="80" height="80" viewBox="0 0 250 250" style="fill:#151513; color:#fff; position: absolute; top: 0; border: 0; right: 0;" aria-hidden="true">
    <path d="M0,0 L115,115 L130,115 L142,142 L250,250 L250,0 Z"></path>
    <path d="M128.3,109.0 C113.8,99.7 119.0,89.6 119.0,89.6 C122.0,82.7 120.5,78.6 120.5,78.6" fill="currentColor" style="transform-origin: 130px 106px;" class="octo-arm"></path>
    <path d="M115.0,115.0 C114.9,115.1 118.7,116.5 119.8,115.4 L133.7,101.6 C136.9,99.2 139.9,98.4 142.2,98.6 C133.8,88.0 127.5,74.4 143.8,58.0 C148.5,53.4 154.0,51.2 159.7,51.0 C160.3,49.4 163.2,43.6 171.4,40.1 C171.4,40.1 176.1,42.5 178.8,56.2 C183.1,58.6 187.2,61.8 190.9,65.4 C194.5,69.0 197.7,73.2 200.1,77.6 C213.8,80.2 216.3,84.9 216.3,84.9 C212.7,93.1 206.9,96.0 205.4,96.6 C205.1,102.4 203.0,107.8 198.3,112.5 C181.9,128.9 168.3,122.5 157.7,114.1 C157.9,116.9 156.7,120.9 152.7,124.9 L141.0,136.5 C139.8,137.7 141.6,141.9 141.8,141.8 Z" fill="currentColor" class="octo-body"></path>
  </svg>
</a>

github-cards:

<div class="github-card" data-github="lepture/github-cards" data-width="400" data-height="" data-theme="default"></div>
<script src="//cdn.jsdelivr.net/github-cards/latest/widget.js"></script>

Pros of clipboard.js

• More functional: Provides copy-to-clipboard functionality for web applications
• Wider applicability: Useful for various types of projects and websites
• Active development: Regular updates and improvements

Cons of clipboard.js

• Larger file size: More complex functionality results in a bigger library
• Requires more setup: Needs JavaScript implementation and event handling
• Potential browser compatibility issues: May not work consistently across all browsers

Code Comparison

clipboard.js:

new ClipboardJS('.btn');

document.querySelector('.btn').addEventListener('click', function() {
  alert('Copied!');
});

github-corners:

<a href="https://your-url" class="github-corner" aria-label="View source on GitHub">
  <svg width="80" height="80" viewBox="0 0 250 250" aria-hidden="true">
    <!-- SVG path data -->
  </svg>
</a>

Summary

clipboard.js is a JavaScript library for copy-to-clipboard functionality, while github-corners is a collection of SVG-based GitHub corner banners. clipboard.js offers more complex functionality but requires more setup, while github-corners is simpler to implement but has a more specific use case. The choice between the two depends on the project's needs and the desired features.