Editing Monorepo vs Multiple Repositories Recommendation (section)

=== Monorepo Approach ===

==== Definition ====

A monorepo (short for monolithic repository) is a single repository that contains the code for multiple projects, libraries, or services. Companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter successfully utilize monorepos to streamline their development processes.

==== Advantages ====

* '''Unified Codebase''': All projects are stored in a single repository, making it easier to coordinate changes across multiple projects.
* '''Simplified Dependency Management''': Shared dependencies and libraries can be updated simultaneously, reducing version conflicts.
* '''Atomic Changes''': Developers can make atomic commits that span multiple projects, facilitating coordinated releases.
* '''Consistent Tooling''': A single toolchain can be used across all projects, simplifying CI/CD pipelines and code review processes.
* '''Refactoring Across Projects''': Easier to refactor code that spans multiple components or modules.

==== Disadvantages ====

* '''Scalability Challenges''': As the codebase grows, build times and repository size can become problematic.
* '''Complex Tooling Requirements''': Necessitates advanced tooling to handle large codebases efficiently.
* '''Access Control''': Harder to restrict access to specific parts of the codebase.

==== Toolchain Support ====

Modern build systems like Bazel, Buck, and Pants are optimized for monorepos, providing incremental build capabilities and dependency tracking.