[Design discussion] Should the root-level Repository page exist?

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@mvanremmerden The larger question that I think is the underlying problem under all of this rather is whether we should even have a root-level page for "Repository". What purpose does that serve, when the exact same content is already presented in the same way on the project overview page?

Project Overview page Root-level repository page

project-overview.png

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root.png

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Design questions

  • Why does the root-level Repository page exist (when virtually the same content appears on the Project Overview page?
  • Is there any purpose for the root-level
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