One (big) repository versus more small(er) repositories?

adje · Post by **adje** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:56 am

What are the drawbacks of having one big repository, or what are the advantages of giving each project its own repository?

I think about performance, back-up, overview, stability, ...

We work in a small team, so we work regularly on different projects at the same time. I talk about 5 projects (each contain sub-projects).

I personally like the idea better of having a repositiory for each project, but I can't base it on facts, it is just a feeling.

So, any fact, ideas, thoughts on this matter would be much appreciated.

Adje.

Beth · Post by **Beth** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:56 am

Here's an article we wrote on that topic that lists some things you will want to consider: http://support.sourcegear.com/viewtopic.php?p=5183

Another good resource is Eric Sink's How To on source control: http://www.ericsink.com/scm/source_control.html