Public Repositories

Public vs Private Repository

Use the links below as a guide to support decision making in relation to code in the open principles and private vs public repository visibility practices.

• Code in the Open Developer Checklist – Checklist for developers when working with public repositories.

• Pre-release Code Checklist – Steps to validate code is suitable to be releases into an public repository.

• Code in Private Repo Exception Process – How to request and manage exceptions for private repositories.

Use these guidelines to keep your code reliable, secure, and compliant.

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