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

Perform Goal (Maven)

퇽회 Definition

In Apache Maven, a goal is a specific task performed by a plugin.
A perform goal refers to executing a particular task/goal as part of the build or release process.


퇽훹 What is a Goal?

A goal is a unit of work such as:

  • Compiling code
  • Running tests
  • Packaging files
  • Deploying artifacts

퇽훹 Examples of Maven Goals

  • compile ᭒ Compiles source code
  • test ᭒ Runs tests
  • package ᭒ Creates JAR/WAR file
  • install ᭒ Installs into local repository
  • deploy ᭒ Uploads to remote repository

퇽훹 Perform Goal in Maven Release

In release management, Maven uses goals like:

1. release:prepare

  • Prepares the project for release
  • Updates version numbers
  • Tags the source code

2. release:perform

  • Builds the project
  • Deploys artifacts to repository
  • Executes full release process

퇽훹 Example Command

 
mvn release:perform
 

Ⅱ This command performs the actual release deployment.


퇽훹 Lifecycle vs Goal

Concept Description
Lifecycle Sequence of phases
Phase Stage in lifecycle
Goal Task executed

퇽훹 Importance

  • Automates build and release tasks
  • Ensures consistency
  • Reduces manual errors
  • Supports CI/CD pipelines
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