Code Management

Definitions

1. The practices and tooling used to organize, version, review, release, and maintain source code over time. Code management spans repository structure, branching, access control, reviews, and the broader discipline of keeping a codebase governable as a team grows.

   In plain English: The practice of organizing and maintaining source code over time.

   Example: "The company improved code management by standardizing repository ownership, review rules, and release tagging across product teams."

Related Terms

• Repo
• Software Engineering
• Source Code
• Build Process
• Code Change
• Code Quality
• Commit History
• Conflict