A repository is a place or collection where things are stored, preserved and made accessible for use. In computer science, it refers to a location from which software can be downloaded and installed, or data can be retrieved and managed.
Usage examples
Create a repository on GitHub to store and manage your codebase.
Clone a repository onto your local machine using Git to start working on a project.
Use a package repository, such as PyPI for Python or npm for Node.js, to access and install third-party libraries and modules.
Collaborate with team members by pushing your changes to a shared repository and pulling their updates from it.
Set up a data repository to store and organize large amounts of data for easy access and retrieval.
Use a code repository, like Bitbucket or GitLab, to host and manage your private code repositories.
Explore a repository in a version control system like SVN or Mercurial to view different versions or branches of a project.
Archive old files and documents in a digital repository for long-term storage and future reference.
Access an image repository, such as Unsplash or Shutterstock, to find and download professional-quality images for your projects.
Use a document repository, like Google Drive or SharePoint, to store and share important files and documents with colleagues or clients.