Archive

Noun · Development

Definitions

  1. A packaged collection of files, often compressed and stored in a format such as zip, tar, or tar.gz for transfer, backup, or distribution. Archives are also used more broadly to refer to retained historical data or old code that is kept but no longer actively changed.

    In plain English: A packaged file or stored collection of old files kept together for transfer or retention.

    Example: "The release pipeline published a signed archive containing the binary, checksums, and migration notes for the deployment team."

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