Software delivery & architecture · Core

Repository

Also called: repo

ELI5

A shared place where code and changes are stored.

Used in conversation

“The repository requires reviewed pull requests.”

Definition

A controlled storage location for code, configuration or related history.

Here “Repository” means: A controlled storage location for code, configuration or related history.

Pitch context

You will see “Repository” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16