Package repositories

Package repositories are centralized storage locations where software developers and organizations host, maintain, and distribute software packages—bundles of code, files, and instructions needed to install or run applications. When users or systems want to install software, they connect to these repositories to download the latest versions securely and easily. Think of them as digital libraries or warehouses that streamline and manage the distribution of software, ensuring consistent, reliable, and up-to-date installations for different systems and users.