What is Repository?
A storage location for your project's code and its complete history
Why It Matters
Repositories are the central place where all project code lives and is tracked
Real-World Example
Your GitHub repository contains all the code, branches, and commit history for your project
Related Terms
Git
A system that tracks every change to your code, letting you see history, undo mistakes, and collaborate with others
GitHub
A website where developers store, share, and collaborate on code using Git
Version Control
A system that records changes to files over time, allowing you to recall specific versions later
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Related Terms
Git
A system that tracks every change to your code, letting you see history, undo mistakes, and collaborate with others
GitHub
A website where developers store, share, and collaborate on code using Git
Version Control
A system that records changes to files over time, allowing you to recall specific versions later
Pull Request
A request to merge your code changes into the main project, allowing others to review first
Code Review
Having other developers examine your code changes before they're merged
Merge
Combining code changes from one branch into another