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Which term is synonymous with Source Code Management (SCM)?
What is the purpose of Source Code Management (SCM)?
Why is SCM important when multiple developers are working on a shared codebase?
What does SCM do to prevent loss of work due to conflicting edits?
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What nightmare scenario did SCM help to avoid?
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Which command is used to create a symbolic link in Linux?
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Which directory is the common root directory for the given absolute paths?
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What is the purpose of the 'history' command in Linux?
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How do you navigate from the 'week2' directory to the 'students' directory using relative paths?
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What is the purpose of comparing absolute paths when figuring out a complicated relative path?
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Study Notes
Source Code Management (SCM)
- Synonymous with Version Control System (VCS).
- Purpose: Tracks and manages changes to source code, allowing developers to collaborate effectively and maintain a history of code modifications.
Importance of SCM
- Essential for team collaboration in a shared codebase, preventing overwrite of each other's changes.
- Provides a structured way to manage simultaneous contributions, ensuring integrity and accountability.
Conflict Management
- SCM prevents work loss by merging conflicting edits intelligently, allowing developers to resolve discrepancies with tools or manual interventions.
- Utilizes techniques like branching and merging to maintain a coherent project history.
Avoiding Nightmare Scenarios
- SCM aids in avoiding the nightmare of losing crucial work or overwriting important code changes due to conflicting edits.
- Facilitates easy recovery of previous versions in case of errors or undesirable modifications.
Command for Symbolic Link in Linux
- The
ln -scommand is used to create a symbolic link, which acts as a shortcut to the target file or directory.
Common Root Directory
- The common root directory for given absolute paths is the top-level directory from which all specified paths branch out.
Purpose of 'history' Command in Linux
- The
historycommand displays a list of previously executed commands, helping users recall commands and streamline workflow.
Navigating Directories with Relative Paths
- To navigate from the 'week2' directory to the 'students' directory using relative paths, use
cd ../students(assuming 'students' is a sibling directory).
Comparing Absolute Paths
- Comparing absolute paths helps decipher complicated relative paths by clearly identifying the starting point and target, making navigation more intuitive.
- Ensures users can correctly determine the path structure and avoid navigation errors in the file system.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Source Code Management (SCM) and GitHub with this introductory quiz by Prof Ronak Sheth. Learn about the importance of SCM and version control in a shared codebase environment.
