7.2.2. Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)

Try these first

1. 1.

   Name two popular Linux distributions.

   Hint

   Think about widely used open-source operating systems.

2. 2.

   What is the function of GCC?

   Hint

   What tool do you use to turn code into an executable?

3. 3.

   What does GCC stand for?

   • Global Compiler Code
   • GNU Compiler Collection
   • General Code Compiler

   Hint

   Think of an acronym that includes GNU.

4. 4.

   True or False: GDB is a tool primarily used for code compilation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember what debugging involves.

5. 5.

   How would you set up a basic development environment for a web application using Ubuntu? Include software installations needed.

   Hint

   Think about the software stack you’d require for web development.

6. 6.

   Devise a solution for minimizing errors while deploying applications with Docker. Outline methods to achieve consistency in various environments.

   Hint

   Consider how configurations impact application behavior in different environments.