Nested Git repositories?

Question

Can I nest Git repositories? I have:

 /project_root/
 /project_root/my_project
 /project_root/third_party_git_repository_used_by_my_project

Does it make sense to git init/add the /project_root to ease management of everything locally or do I have to manage my_project and the 3rd party one separately?

Answer 1

You may be looking for the Git feature called submodules. This feature helps you manage dependent repositories that are nested inside your main repository.