Add benefits section to GitHub Developer Program guide

[Omar-Mega-Byte]

Adds a new "Program Benefits" section to the GitHub Developer Program documentation.

This section highlights key advantages of joining, including:

• Notifications of API changes
• Early access eligibility for select features
• Eligibility for development licenses for GitHub products
• A GitHub profile membership badge

The addition gives prospective members a clearer understanding of the value they receive from joining the program, improving transparency and encouraging participation.

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• The changes in this PR meet the docs fundamentals that are required for all content.
• All CI checks are passing and the changes look good in the review environment.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR adds a new "Program Benefits" section to the GitHub Developer Program documentation to improve clarity about the value proposition for joining the program. The addition provides prospective members with a clear understanding of what they'll receive, making the documentation more informative and potentially encouraging participation.

Key Changes:

• Added a dedicated "Program Benefits" section with four key advantages
• Positioned the section early in the document to highlight value upfront
• Uses consistent formatting with the rest of the documentation

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[Omar-Mega-Byte]

Requesting SME review to confirm the accuracy of the “Program benefits” list.

Source: “Register for the GitHub Developer Program”
https://github.com/developer/register (accessed 2025‑09‑07)

The page lists:

• Notification of API changes
• Early access eligibility on select features
• Eligibility for development licenses for GitHub products
• GitHub profile membership badge

[Sharra-writes]

@Omar-Mega-Byte Thanks for opening a PR! Last I checked the exact nature of this program was in flux, and it was in the process of being folded into another initiative. I will check and see where we're at on that, because it's possible this entire article is obsolete.