Monorepo vs. Multirepo

This page will help you decide how to organize your project's source code into repositories.

Answer a few questions → Get a clear recommendation.

Options you can choose from:

Monorepo

All your projects and components live in a single code repository. Makes it easy to share code between projects and keep tools and standards consistent across the whole team.

Multirepo

Each project or component has its own separate code repository. Teams can work, release updates, and manage access to their project independently.

Answer a few simple questions below. 👇

Based on your answers, you will receive specific recommendations that you can click on to view in detail.

Decision questions

Answer honestly based on the current status of the project and team.

1. What is the team size?

2. How many projects/components do you need to manage?

3. How often do your projects share or update code that other projects depend on?

4. Do you want all your projects to share the same build and deployment setup?

5. How autonomous do the teams need to be?

6. Do all your projects use the same programming language and tools, or are they different?

Result

Based on your answers, see the recommended solution below. 👇

Each option has its own page where you will find:

  • when it is appropriate
  • when it is not
  • typical usage
  • most common mistakes
Monorepo
When to use it, common mistakes & best practices
→
Multirepo
When to use it, common mistakes & best practices
→

Important note

⚠️ Both monorepo and multirepo are valid approaches; there is no one-size-fits-all formula. The choice depends on the size of the team, the complexity of the projects, and how you manage builds and deployments.

Consider the result as a recommendation, not a dogma.

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