Git & GitHub
Repository
RepoA project folder tracked by Git, containing the full history of every commit.
Reviewed by the RadarTrek editorial team · June 2026
A repository (or "repo") is a project directory plus its hidden .git folder, which stores the complete commit history. A repository can live only on your machine (local) or also be hosted on a platform like GitHub (remote) so it can be backed up and shared.
Why it matters
- —Everything Git tracks — files, history, branches — lives inside the repository.
- —Local and remote repositories can be connected, so your work is backed up and shareable.
- —Cloning a repository gets you a full working copy, history included.
Where to learn this
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The Three Stages + Your First Commit
Git & GitHub course
This is the exact lesson that covers this term in depth — with examples, diagrams, and a hands-on exercise.