A Github repository is basically a folder designed to store files. It is also available online for anyone to download, access, and contribute to the files/code within the folder.

Previously, only upgraded GitHub Pro accounts could create a private GitHub repository. This option is now available to all accounts -- but with a catch that can limit users.

The key to GitHub-based DevOps is the Git repository around which every operation is based. After a developer registers and account, the first step they need to take is to create a GitHub repository.