What is a repository in Git?

A repository in Git is a project storage where Git keeps the source code, change history, branches, and service data.

In simpler terms, a repository is a project folder that Git tracks.

#What is in a repository:

• project files (code, configs, resources);
• the history of all changes (commits);
• branches;
• tags;
• the .git service directory (the heart of the repository).

#Types of repositories:

• Local repository - stored on your computer.
• Remote repository - located on a server (for collaborative work).

#Why a repository is needed:

• to track code changes;
• to work in a team;
• to go back to previous versions;
• to experiment with code safely.

#Short answer for an interview:

A repository is the place where Git stores the project and its entire change history.