Quick definition · 2 min Coding term
Repository
A repository (or “repo”) is the folder that holds all your project’s code and its full history of changes.
Think of it like
A project binder that also remembers every edit anyone ever made, so you can flip back to any version.
Example
You push your app’s code to a repository on GitHub so it is backed up and others can work on it with you.
Why it matters
The repo is home base for any coding project. Almost every other Git term happens inside one.
Where you’ll see it
GitHubGitLabBitbucket