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GitHub version
The GitHub version is not just a precompiled copy of the engine; it contains the full C++
source code of the engine, which means if you are a ninja coder and you want to add new
features or fix the engine bugs and improve it, this is the best way to get your copy. Also, if
you are a beginner in the engine world or a student who wants to learn more about the en-
gine constructions, your best bet is to get the GitHub version:
1. After the first three steps in the previous method (opening the engine page and re-
gistering an account with Epic), instead of selecting to download a launcher, you
will need to access the GitHub version to get the full source code of the engine.
2. Follow the link in the GitHub instructions to access the repository.
3. To be able to access Epic's repository of the engine in GitHub (which is a private
repository), you will need to list your GitHub account name (make a new one if