7. Setting Up Development Environment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a development environment?

   Hint

   Think about what helps programmers write code.

2. 2.

   Name a cloud-based development platform.

   Hint

   Consider platforms that allow online coding.

3. 3.

   What does a development environment encompass?

   • Only text editors
   • Tools and libraries needed for coding
   • Web hosting services

   Hint

   Think about everything that supports software development.

4. 4.

   True or False: Containerization ensures different applications run independently on the same hardware.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how Docker runs apps in separate containers.

5. 5.

   Describe a scenario where a poorly configured development environment caused issues in a project. How could it have been resolved?

   Hint

   Consider the impact of differences in dependencies.

6. 6.

   Create a checklist for setting up an effective development environment for a full-stack application. What major components should be included?

   Hint

   Think about both front-end and back-end needs.