A repository is a space to store code for projects in order to allow it to be safely backed up and restored later. This is very important for open source projects, and many software developers make use of a repository service like GitHub to keep the track of their code. The benefit of having an online repository is that it guarantees that your work will be accessible, regardless of something happens to your personal computer (though we still recommend keeping backups).
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A repository is a central repository that allows universities and academic institutions to showcase and house their research outputs. It collects everything from event abstracts to research reports, journals along with student theses and doctoral dissertations into a single place that is accessible to anyone with access to the internet. It is an excellent tool for institutions looking to be more visible and increase their academic standing and boost their level of M&A transactions competitiveness.
The main goal of an online repository is to allow institutions to provide their research materials to the public and other interested parties, at no cost and in a format that can be used. It allows the institution to keep track of their research and history while still adhering to privacy policies as well as standard of scholarly research.
In addition being able to provide online access to their work, some repositories can also help authors and colleagues share their data in a simple way using standard information formats and structures made for non-technical users. Some repositories have advanced search tools that allow users to locate files quickly without having to search for hours through folders and opening endless tabs.