What does debugging mean?
AnswerFinding and fixing errors in code
Debugging is the process of locating the cause of a problem in code and correcting it.
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The basics
What is open-source software?
AnswerSoftware whose source code is openly shared for anyone to use and change
Open-source licenses let anyone view, use, modify and share the code under set terms.
Going deeper
In Git, what is a commit?
AnswerA saved snapshot of changes in the repository
Each commit records a set of changes with a message, author and unique ID.
What is a pull request?
AnswerA proposal to merge code changes, usually with review
Pull requests let teammates review and discuss changes before they are merged.
In agile development, what is a sprint?
AnswerA short, fixed-length period of work
Sprints are time-boxed iterations, often one to four weeks, with planned goals.
Expert level
Under semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH), which number rises for a backward-incompatible change?
AnswerMAJOR
Semantic versioning increments MAJOR for breaking changes, MINOR for new features, PATCH for fixes.
What is rubber duck debugging?
AnswerExplaining your code line by line to an object to find the problem
Talking through code out loud, even to a toy duck, often reveals the mistake.
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