Meaning
A central digital storage location where code, files, and complete revision histories are managed by a version control system.
Three examples from work
Onboarding
New DevWhere can I find the frontend source code?
LeadClone the core repository from GitHub and follow the README instructions.
Architecture discussion
ArchitectAre we keeping the services in a monorepo or split into multiple repositories?
DevA monorepo simplifies cross-service refactoring and dependency sharing.
Security scan
Security OfficerOur automated scanner detected an API secret committed to a public repository.
LeadRevoke the secret immediately and scrub the git history.
Commonly shortened to 'repo'. Say 'clone the repo', 'push to the remote repo', or 'monorepo'.