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What does "monorepo" mean in programming?
monorepo is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A single version-controlled repository that contains the code for multiple projects or services. Companies like Google and Meta use monorepos to share code and coordinate changes across teams. The alternative is a polyrepo (one repository per service).
Example
"We use a monorepo: the frontend, backend, and shared types are all in the same repository."
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