On the GitHub site there is a link...
https://help.github.com/articles/generating-ssh-keys
... and it states...
If you have decided not to use the recommended HTTPS method, we can use SSH keys to establish a secure connection between your computer and GitHub. The steps below will walk you through generating an SSH key and then adding the public key to your GitHub account.
Why is HTTPS the recommended method? Is there some sort of security flaw in the SSH method or is it slower? I created an SSH key, so would that mitigate any security concerns?
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