Repo Structure

Definitions

1. The way files, directories, modules, and supporting materials are organized inside a repository. In collaborative software work, repo structure has outsized impact on how quickly people can find things and contribute safely.

   In plain English: The organization of files and directories inside a repository.

   Example: "The repo structure was cleaned up so new contributors could tell the difference between deploy scripts, product code, and generated files without detective work."

Related Terms

• GitHub Repository
• License File
• Package Name
• Package Search
• Package Tag
• Project Badge
• Repository Badge
• Repository Structure