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GitHub repositories are fundamental to the GitHub platform, serving as the central hub for storing and managing projects. Think of a repository as a project's folder, containing all its files, history, and collaboration tools. When you create a new project on GitHub, you are essentially creating a new repository. These repositories can host a wide variety of content, from source code for software applications to documentation, design assets, and even entire websites.

Each repository has a unique URL, making it easily accessible to others. Key features within a repository include version control through Git, which tracks every change made to the files over time. This allows developers to revert to previous versions, merge different lines of development, and collaborate effectively without overwriting each other's work. Repositories also facilitate collaboration through features like pull requests, where users can propose changes to the project, and issues, used for tracking bugs and feature requests. Access to repositories can be made public, allowing anyone to view and contribute, or private, restricting access to specific collaborators. This flexibility makes GitHub repositories suitable for both open-source projects and private endeavors.