Monorepo

Concept

A version control strategy in which multiple projects or systems are kept in one shared repository while still being deployable independently.

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Key points about Monorepo

The monorepo myth is that the right repository structure will solve fragmentation; neither monorepo nor multi-repo does. · The Monorepo Myth
The show notes cover monorepo issues: longer build times, versioning conflicts, CI/CD bottlenecks and deployment coordination. · The Monorepo Myth

Episodes about Monorepo

GitHub Copilot, Clean Context, Automated Testing & AI…

2026-08-20 · Video on YouTube

Related M365.FM resources: For more on AI coding agents and clean repository context, see https://www.m365.fm/blog/copilot-not-responding-troubleshooting-guide-for-microsoft-users/ and…

The Monorepo Myth

2026-07-19 · Video on YouTube

Choosing between a monorepo and multiple repositories may look like a technical decision about Git performance, build times, or repository size. In reality, it is an organizational decision that determines how teams communicate, coordinate changes, and…

Timeline of episodes about Monorepo

Articles about Monorepo (2)

Decoding the Monorepo Myth: Why Your Architecture Is Fragmented
2026-08-27 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the podcast companion blog! As software engineers, architects, and technical leaders, we are constantly hunting for the ultimate silver bullet to st…
Clean Context Strategies for AI Coding Agents in Monorepos
2026-08-20 · Mirko Peters
Learn how to provide AI coding agents with clean context in enterprise monorepos to prevent architectural decay and ensure safe code generation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the monorepo myth?

The myth is that the right repository structure solves fragmentation. According to the episode, a monorepo will not fix fragmentation, and neither will multi-repo or any tool. · From the episode: The Monorepo Myth

What problems can a monorepo cause as teams grow?

The show notes list longer build times, coordination challenges, versioning conflicts, CI/CD performance problems and deployment complexity such as coordinating releases and rollbacks. · From the episode: The Monorepo Myth

What are alternatives to a monorepo?

The show notes mention service-oriented repositories or microservices, and advise evaluating the choice by team size, project complexity and organizational structure. · From the episode: The Monorepo Myth

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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03