Practice What Are Build Tools? (8.2.1) - Introduction to IDEs and Build Tools

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Question 1.
What is a build tool?
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Think about tasks it executes in software development.
Question 2.
Define what a build script is.
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Recall the types of files used, like XML or YAML.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of a build tool?
- To write code
- To automate the build process
- To run tests
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Focus on what tasks they automate.
4Question 4.
Artifacts are outputs of the build process. True or False?
- True
- False
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Think about what build tools generate.
Question 5.
Design a simple project structure using a build tool, outline how dependencies will be managed.
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Think about how you would set up your project and what configurations would be necessary.
Question 6.
Compare two build tools (e.g., Maven vs Gradle) and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
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Make a table summarizing features, pros and cons for clarity.

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