Repository Visibility

Public Repositories

• Visible to everyone.
• Ideal for open-source projects and public sharing.

Private Repositories

• Visible only to selected users and collaborators.
• Suitable for private and sensitive projects.

Managing Permissions

1. Setting Permissions

   • Access the repository settings and navigate to the "Permissions" section.
   • Add users and assign roles such as admin, collaborator, or viewer.

2. Branch Protection Rules

   • Define rules to protect branches from unauthorized changes.
   • Configure settings such as required reviews and status checks before merging.

Best Practices

• Regularly review and update permissions to ensure security.
• Use branch protection rules to maintain code quality and integrity.