Understanding Repositories
Learn what a repository is and create the folder that will hold your Mini Shop.
We will take this one step at a time. You do not need prior experience. By the end of the lesson, you will know exactly what this concept means and what action comes next.
- A plain-language definition of repository
- How to create one
- Which visibility and name to choose
Repository means project folder
A repository—often shortened to repo—is a project folder stored in GitHub. Your EverCore repository holds the pages, images, and supporting files that make up your Mini Shop.
Create a new repository
From GitHub, select the plus icon and choose New repository. Enter a simple name such as evercore-shop or your store name followed by shop.
Focus on understanding the purpose of this step. You can return to the details whenever you need them.
Choose visibility
A GitHub Pages storefront normally needs files that can be publicly delivered. Select Public unless your specific publishing setup supports a private repository and you understand the related plan requirements.
Start clean
For the smoothest automated setup, leave optional starter files unchecked unless EverCore’s current setup instructions tell you otherwise. A clean repository gives EverCore a predictable place to publish.
What happens later
EverCore will add and update website files inside this repository. You do not need to manually write code or organize those files during normal publishing.
What to remember
- A repository is simply the project folder for your shop.
- Choose a clear, professional repository name.
- EverCore will manage the published files during normal use.