Course Content
UNIT 1 – Build and Release 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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PUZZLES
scenario-based questions related to Build and Release Management
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BUILD AND RELEASE MANAGEMENT

Different Types of Source Code Repositories

Source code repositories are classified based on how code is stored, managed, and shared among developers.


퇽훹 1. Centralized Version Control System (CVCS)

퇽회 Description

  • A single central server stores the entire codebase
  • Developers connect to this server to access and update code

퇽훹 Features

  • One main repository
  • Easier to manage for small teams
  • Requires network connection

퇽훹 Example

  • Apache Subversion (SVN)

퇽훹 2. Distributed Version Control System (DVCS)

퇽회 Description

  • Each developer has a complete copy of the repository
  • Changes can be made offline and synced later

퇽훹 Features

  • Faster operations
  • Better collaboration
  • Offline work possible

퇽훹 Examples

  • Git
  • Mercurial

퇽훹 3. Local Repository

퇽회 Description

  • Code stored on a single local machine
  • No collaboration features

퇽훹 Features

  • Simple and fast
  • Not suitable for teams

퇽훹 4. Remote Repository

퇽회 Description

  • Repository hosted on a server or cloud platform
  • Accessible by multiple users

퇽훹 Examples

  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket

퇽훹 Comparison Table

Type Storage Collaboration Internet Required
Local Single system ℌ No ℌ No
Centralized Central server ⃅ Yes ⃅ Yes
Distributed Multiple copies ⃅ Yes Optional
Remote Online server ⃅ Yes ⃅ Yes
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