Git Repository
What is Repository (Repo)
- A repository (repo) is a storage location where project files and data are saved.
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Examples of a Repository:
- Software Repositories - Store software projects (e.g., Google Drive, FTP Server).
- Database Repositories - Store structured data (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Package Repositories - Store software packages (e.g., npm, Maven, PyPI).
- It helps in organizing and managing files efficiently.
- Repository can be local (on a computer) or remote (on a server/cloud).
- A repository can be used with or without a version control system.
- It is not always managed by Git; it can simply be a folder, database or cloud storage where files are stored.
What is Git Repository (Repo)
- A repository managed using Git (a version control system) to track changes and manage versions is known as a Git repository.
- It stores files, commits (history), branches and version control data.
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A Git repository can be local (on your computer) or remote (on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
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A local Git repository is created using
git initcommand on a developer’s PC. -
A remote Git repository hosted on GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket and can be copied using the
git clonecommand.
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A local Git repository is created using
Difference between Repository and Git Repository
| Feature | Repository | Git Repository |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | A general storage location for files and data. | A repository managed by Git for version control. |
| Version Control | May or may not have version control. | Uses Git to track changes and manage versions. |
| Storage Location | Stored locally, in cloud storage, or in a database. | Stored locally using git init or remotely (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). |
| Collaboration | Depends on the system (shared folders, cloud storage, etc.). | Supports team collaboration using branches, merging, and pull requests. |
| Tracking Changes | Does not track changes unless a version control system is used. | Automatically tracks all changes using Git commits. |
| Commands Used | No specific commands, just a storage system. | Uses Git commands like git init, git clone, git commit, git push. |
| Examples | A folder with documents, a database, Google Drive. | A software project stored in GitHub or a local Git repository. |
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