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Which workflow involves committing all changes directly to the main branch?
In the Forking Workflow, each developer has only one repository.
False
What is the primary purpose of continuous integration in the Centralized Workflow?
to ensure that code is correct
In the Gitflow Workflow, the main branch is meant to hold __________.
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Match the following workflows with their characteristics:
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Which version control system introduced the concept of deltas?
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Git uses a centralized approach to version control.
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What does a version control system primarily track?
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CVS is known as a client-server front-end for _____
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Match the version control systems with their characteristics:
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What type of repository concurrency model allows only one user to have exclusive access to a file?
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Snapshots in repository storage mechanisms are less storage-efficient than other methods.
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Name one advantage of using reverse deltas in version control.
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_____ was developed within the Linux community by Torvalds.
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Which repository storage mechanism allows computing deltas between any two versions easily?
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What is the primary limitation of the lock concurrency model?
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What does a three-way merge help to resolve?
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In a distributed version control system, a server disk crash prevents users from continuing their work.
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What must be manually resolved during a three-way merge?
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A merge conflict typically arises when two users make changes to the same lines of a ______ file.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of distributed version control systems?
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Match the version control system with its key characteristic:
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Name one condition necessary for a version space to exist as a meet semilattice.
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With three-way merging, the final result is derived from applying (ΔA ∪ ΔB) \ (ΔA ∩ ΔB) to the ______.
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Study Notes
Version Control Overview
- A Version Control System (VCS) tracks changes in files across various project versions within a repository.
- VCS enables reversion to previous file versions when necessary and maintains a text-based history log of changes.
- Supports concurrent user collaboration on project files and manages the integration of their changes.
- Version control also allows for managing release versions of entire projects and includes access control features.
Historical Development of VCS
- SCCS (1972): Local repositories; introduced the concept of deltas.
- RCS (1982): Local repositories; developed reverse deltas.
- CVS (1986): Client-server model for RCS; popularized merging methods and added binary snapshots.
- SVN (Subversion, 2000): Open-source successor to CVS focused on bug fixes.
- Git (2005): Developed for Linux by Linus Torvalds; follows a distributed model without a central server, becoming an industry standard.
- Mercurial (2005): Similar distributed version control system alongside Git.
Repository Storage Mechanisms
- Forward Deltas: Stores versions as incremental changes from an initial empty state. Simple in concept but can slow access as the history grows.
- Reverse Deltas: Latest version stored in full, earlier versions are deltas. This model is more complex but provides immediate access to the latest version.
- Snapshots: Stores all versions in full, compressed for high storage demand. This makes it easier to compute deltas between versions but requires more storage.
Repository Concurrency Models
- Locking: Exclusive access to files; conflicts arise only on check-out, with resolution needed before check-in. Not ideal for distributed teams.
- Centralized Workflow: Commits all changes to the main branch, requiring correct and tested code, with conflicts resolved immediately.
- Feature Branch Workflow: New branches created for features, merged back into main after completion. Main branch contains only stable code.
Advanced Workflows
- Gitflow Workflow: Designed for larger projects with specified release dates, using main and development branches, with feature branches built from development.
- Advanced Gitflow: Incorporates hotfix and release branches for enhanced project management.
- Forking Workflow: Involves developers having private and public repositories; changes are allowed only by maintainers to the official repository.
Merge Conflicts and Resolution
- Merge conflicts occur when multiple users modify the same section of code. The three-way merge strategy resolves these by identifying the most recent common ancestor and computing the differences.
Centralized vs Distributed Version Control
- Centralized Version Control (e.g., SVN): Relies on a single server and can experience downtime or crashes affecting all users.
- Distributed Version Control (e.g., Git): Increases robustness against server failures, allows offline work, and boosts performance by avoiding network dependencies.
Advantages of Distributed Version Control
- Reduces reliance on a single machine, maintaining continuity during server outages.
- Users can work offline, significantly speeding up local operations.
- Enables private work before public sharing and fosters participation without needing prior permission from authorities.
Disadvantages of Distributed Version Control
- The concepts can be complex and may present challenges in understanding.
- Centralized control often preferred in corporate settings due to required oversight.
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Explore the fundamentals of version control systems (VCS) in software engineering. This quiz covers how VCS tracks changes in files and allows users to revert to previous versions, featuring both text-based history logs and graphical representations. Test your knowledge on the key concepts and benefits of using version control in project management.
