In the context of a CI/CD pipeline, a repository manager fulfills the critical role of storing a diverse range of artifacts essential for both the build and deployment phases. It acts as a central hub for the secure storage and seamless sharing of resources, encompassing third-party libraries and internally developed software components crucial for the build and deployment processes. Nexus Repository Manager stands out as one of the most widely embraced applications that not only effectively addresses this requirement but also surpasses it comprehensively. It boasts the capability to manage a wide spectrum of artifact types, spanning from raw files to Linux-specific repository items like RPM packages and Docker images.
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