Overview

Local Repository

• Definition: A local repository stores all artifacts on the CodeArts Artifact server. It is used to store and manage build outputs, dependencies, and third-party artifacts.
• Features:
  • Privacy: The repository is fully controlled by you and is not shared with external systems.
  • Durability: Data is permanently stored on the CodeArts Artifact server.
  • Performance: Fast access speeds.
  • Usage: It is suitable for storing self-developed components, binary files, and configuration files.

Proxy Repository

This repository type is supported only at region AP-Singapore.

• Definition: A proxy of a mirror, public, or third-party artifact repository for pulling and caching requested resources.
• Features:
  • Caching: The first request pulls resources from the external repository; subsequent requests use the cache.
  • Bandwidth saving: Repeated requests to external repositories are reduced, saving network bandwidth.
  • Offline access: Cached resources remain accessible if the external repository is unavailable.
  • Usage: It is suitable for proxying mirrors or public repositories, such as Maven Central and npmjs.com.

Virtual Repository

• Definition: A virtual repository is a collection of local and proxy repositories accessed through a single URL.
• Features:
  • Aggregation: A virtual repository can include multiple local and proxy repositories.
  • Single URL: Resources in multiple repositories can be accessed through a single logical URL.
  • Transparency: Clients do not need to know which repository stores the resources.
  • Flexibility: Repositories can be added or removed as needed.
  • Usage: It is used to simplify dependency management and build processes, and provides a unified view.