Practice Build Tools - 8.2 | 8. Introduction to IDEs and Build Tools | Advanced Programming
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a build tool?

💡 Hint: Think about the processes involved in software development.

Question 2 Easy

What do we call the files that define the build tasks?

💡 Hint: These files guide the build tool on what to do.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of build tools?

Compile code
Automate building processes
Manage user interfaces

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during the development lifecycle.

Question 2

Build scripts are necessary for which of the following?

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on the role of build scripts.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a build script for a simple Java application that includes dependencies on two libraries. Describe its components.

💡 Hint: Consider all sections needed in a build script.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the role of continuous integration in using build tools, and how it affects overall workflow.

💡 Hint: Think about the regular updates and error reduction.

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