Git repository (GitHub)

Definition

Git is a program that keeps the version history of files. Each saved change, a commit, records who changed what and when, and every earlier state can be restored. The storage with this history is called a repository.

A repository can live with a service such as GitHub or on your own Git server. A team shares its common files in it.

Where the term comes up

• FAQ: What happens to the vault if a device fails or someone leaves the team?

More terms

• Vault and vault templateThe vault is a folder of your working files on your computer; we create it from the vault template.
• BackupA backup is a copy of your files in a second place, from which you restore data that was lost or damaged.
• ServerA server is a computer that runs all the time and provides services to other devices, such as email, files or a website.

All terms