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UNIT 1 – Build and Release Management
INTRODUCTION : Build, Introduction—Build and Release Management, Build Management, Build Reporting – SampleSonarqube Report, Build Reporting – Build status, Release Planning, Packaging, Authorization,Redeployment, Declarative Dependency Management Build and Release Management is a key part of modern software development that focuses on how code is compiled, tested, packaged, and delivered to users in a structured and reliable way. It ensures that software moves smoothly from development to production with minimal errors.
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UNIT 2 – DEPENDENCY MANAGEMENT BUILD TOOLS
Dependency Management is the process of handling external libraries, frameworks, and modules that a software project requires to function properly.
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UNIT 3 – DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
Documentation is the process of recording all information related to software development, build, and release activities in a clear and structured format.
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UNIT 4 UNDERSTANDING A RELEASE CYCLE
A Release Cycle is the complete process through which software moves from development to deployment, ensuring it is tested, approved, and delivered to users in a structured way.
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UNIT 5 GitHub
GitHub 📌 Definition GitHub is a web-based platform used for storing, managing, and collaborating on source code using Git. 🔹 Key Features 1. Repository Hosting Stores project files and code online Public and private repositories available 2. Version Control Tracks changes in code Maintains history of modifications 3. Collaboration Multiple developers can work on the same project Supports pull requests and code reviews 4. Branching & Merging Create separate branches for features Merge changes into the main project 5. Issue Tracking Report bugs and track tasks Manage project workflows 6. GitHub Actions Automates workflows (CI/CD pipelines) Build, test, and deploy code automatically 🔹 Common GitHub Terms Repository (Repo) → Storage for project files Commit → Save changes Branch → Separate version of code Merge → Combine changes Pull Request (PR) → Request to merge code 🔹 Basic Workflow Create a repository Clone it to local system Make changes Commit changes Push to GitHub Create pull request Merge changes 🔹 Advantages Easy collaboration Secure code storage Version tracking Integration with CI/CD tools Open-source community support 🔹 Example A team creates a project in GitHub. Developers work on different features using branches and merge them after testing.
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scenario-based questions related to Build and Release Management
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BUILD AND RELEASE MANAGEMENT

Code Coverage ᧓ Pros and Cons

퇽회 Definition

Code Coverage is a metric that measures how much of the source code is executed during testing. It helps evaluate the effectiveness of test cases.


⃅ Pros of Code Coverage

1. Identifies Untested Code

  • Highlights parts of code not covered by tests
  • Helps improve test completeness

2. Improves Code Quality

  • Encourages writing more test cases
  • Leads to fewer bugs in production

3. Better Reliability

  • Higher coverage increases confidence in the system
  • Reduces chances of unexpected failures

4. Supports Refactoring

  • Safe to modify code when good test coverage exists

5. Useful for CI/CD

  • Helps monitor testing performance in pipelines
  • Can be integrated with tools like SonarQube

ℌ Cons of Code Coverage

1. Misleading Metric

  • High coverage does not guarantee bug-free code
  • Tests may not check correct behavior

2. Focus on Quantity over Quality

  • Developers may write unnecessary tests just to increase coverage

3. Time-Consuming

  • Writing and maintaining tests requires effort

4. Does Not Cover All Scenarios

  • Edge cases and real-world conditions may still be missed

5. Increased Maintenance

  • Tests must be updated whenever code changes

퇽훹 Types of Code Coverage

  • Line Coverage ᧓ Lines executed
  • Branch Coverage ᧓ Decision paths tested
  • Function Coverage ᧓ Functions executed