Polyrepo
Polyrepo is a software development methodology where code is organized across multiple, independent repositories, each typically representing a single service, library, or application. This approach contrasts with monorepos by promoting decentralized ownership, isolated versioning, and independent deployment pipelines. It is commonly used in microservices architectures to enhance team autonomy and reduce cross-repository dependencies.
Developers should adopt polyrepo when building distributed systems like microservices, where each service can evolve independently with its own release cycle and technology stack. It is ideal for large organizations with multiple teams, as it allows teams to work autonomously without being blocked by changes in other repositories. Use cases include cloud-native applications, scalable SaaS products, and projects requiring clear separation of concerns and deployment isolation.