Glossary · AI-native development
Repository Map
A compact, maintained description of a repository's important directories, ownership boundaries, entry points, build commands, tests, generated files, and local instructions.
Why it matters
It helps a coding agent find the right evidence before loading large files or editing the wrong subsystem.
In practice
Generate an index from the tree and manifests, then enrich it with authoritative notes about module boundaries and validation commands.
Common confusion
A raw file tree shows names. A repository map explains which paths matter and how they relate to a task.
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