Scrum Exam PSD Topic 2 Question 69 Discussion

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Question #: 69
Topic #: 2

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What is the practice of branching code in a version control system?

ACombining two or more branches of code into a single code base

BCreating a copy of existing code, isolated from the original code

CReleasing a specific codebase into a production environment

DTagging or labeling a particular codebase as production ready

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Suggested Answer: B

Branching means that you create a new version from the code that exists indepently from the original code. It is not isolated forever, it can be merged back later.

by Sylvie at Jan 12, 2025, 01:39 PM

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Ardella

4 months ago

Definitely option B. Branching is all about creating a separate environment to work on new features or bug fixes.

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Santos

3 months ago

Branching helps with collaboration and managing different versions of code.

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Margery

3 months ago

It's important to keep our changes isolated until they are ready to be merged.

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Eun

3 months ago

Branching allows us to work on changes without affecting the original code.

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Kirby

3 months ago

I agree, option B is the correct choice for branching code.

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Justine

5 months ago

The humorous comment from Sage is spot on. Branching and deployment are two very distinct practices in version control.

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Ashton

5 months ago

I think it's D) Tagging or labeling a particular codebase as production ready because it helps keep track of different versions.

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Sage

5 months ago

Haha, I almost selected option C. Releasing to production is a completely different concept from branching!

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Chana

4 months ago

User 2: Yeah, that's right. Option C is about releasing to production, not branching.

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Darci

4 months ago

User 1: I think it's B) Creating a copy of existing code, isolated from the original code.

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Caren

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is B) Creating a copy of existing code, isolated from the original code.

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Mauricio

5 months ago

I agree with Raymon. Branching allows for parallel development and experimentation without affecting the main codebase.

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Alpha

4 months ago

D) Tagging or labeling a particular codebase as production ready

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Jodi

4 months ago

Branching is essential for collaboration and testing new features.

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Dawne

4 months ago

B) Creating a copy of existing code, isolated from the original code

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Coleen

4 months ago

A) Combining two or more branches of code into a single code base

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Eric

5 months ago

I think the practice of branching code is A) Combining two or more branches of code into a single code base.

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Raymon

5 months ago

Option B seems to be the correct answer. Creating a copy of the existing code for isolated development is the essence of branching.

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Mohammad

5 months ago

Branching allows for parallel development without affecting the main codebase. It's a useful practice.

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Eva

5 months ago

Branching is essential for managing code changes. Creating a separate copy helps prevent conflicts.

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Jacquelyne

5 months ago

I agree, option B is the correct answer. It's all about isolating the code for development.

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