Binary repositories data

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Binary repositories data refers to the digital artifacts, files, and related metadata stored, managed, and distributed by binary (artifact) repository systems. These repositories are specialized tools for handling compiled, packaged, or otherwise non-source code files that are used as dependencies, libraries, executables, container images, or other deliverables within software development and deployment pipelines.

Key characteristics of binary repositories data include:

Compiled or packaged: Data consists of build outputs, not human-readable source code
Versioned: Artifacts are typically stored with unique versions or tags
Metadata-rich: Includes information about artifact origin, dependencies, checksums, and authorship
Supports multiple formats: Can include libraries, packages, images, installers, and more

Examples of binary repositories data include:

Maven JAR Files in Artifactory
npm Packages in Nexus Repository
Docker Container Images in Harbor
Python Wheels in Azure Artifacts
NuGet Packages in GitLab Package Registry
Helm Charts in JFrog Artifactory
Release Installers