Lesson 5 - Software Concepts and Platforms

Question 1

What is Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Answer 1

A structured process used for designing, developing, testing,
deploying, and maintaining software applications or systems, ensuring the production of high-quality software within specified timeframes and budgets.

Question 2

What is Deploy?

Answer 2

The process of setting up and enabling software or updates for use in a live environment after testing.

Question 3

What is a Methodology for Software Development?

Answer 3

A systematic approach to software production that guide the process
from conception to completion.

Question 4

What is a Waterfall Model?

Answer 4

A linear and sequential approach where each phase must be
completed before the next phase begins.

It’s easy to manage but lacks flexibility.

Question 5

What is Agile?

Answer 5

An iterative approach that promotes collaboration among cross-functional teams.

It emphasizes adaptability and customer feedback.

Scrum and Kanban are popular frameworks within Agile.

Question 6

What is Scrum?

Answer 6

A subset of Agile, Scrum divides development into “sprints” (typically 2-4 weeks) with specific goals.

It uses roles like Scrum Master and
Product Owner and ceremonies like daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.

Question 7

What is Kanban?

Answer 7

Another Agile approach

Kanban focuses on visualizing the workflow and limiting the amount of work in progress (WIP) to improve efficiency.

Question 8

What is DevOps?

Answer 8

A philosophy that bridges the gap between software development
(Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to improve collaboration and accelerate software delivery.

Question 9

What is CI/CD?

Question 10

What is a Desktop Application?

Answer 10

A computer program that runs locally on a computer device, such as a laptop or desktop PC, as opposed to a web application that runs in a web browser.

Question 11

What is a Web Application?

Answer 11

A software program that runs in a web browser using a web
technologies.

Unlike traditional desktop applications, which are installed on a user’s computer, web applications are accessed through
the internet.

Question 12

What is a Mobile Application?

Answer 12

Often referred to as mobile apps, these are software programs designed to run on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

They offer users a wide range of functionalities, from basic utilities to comprehensive platforms.

Question 13

What is Software Architecture?

Answer 13

High-level structuring of a software system.

It’s the blueprint for the
system and the process through which the system’s components or
modules are defined, and their relationships with each other are
established.

Question 14

What is Client-Server Architecture?

Answer 14

A computing model where the client requests services or resources, and the server provides them.

The client is typically a user’s device or software, while the server is a powerful system that stores and processes data.

Question 15

What is Monolithic Architecture?

Answer 15

A software design pattern where all components and functionalities
are bundled into a single, tightly-coupled application.

Changes or updates to any component require rebuilding and deploying the entire application.

Question 16

What is Microservices Architecture?

Answer 16

A design approach where an application is composed of small,
independent services that run as separate processes and communicate through lightweight mechanisms, often HTTP APIs.

Each service is focused on a specific business capability and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.

Question 17

What is Cloud-Based Architecture?

Answer 17

Design patterns and structures of systems that run and operate in
cloud environments.

These architectures leverage the scalability, flexibility, and distributed nature of cloud platforms.

Question 18

What is the Cloud?

Answer 18

A system of delivering computing services over the internet, allowing
users to access and store data and applications on remote servers
rather than on local devices or personal computers.

Question 19

What is Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

Answer 19

A software application that provides a comprehensive set of tools for developers to write, test, and debug code within a single interface.

Question 20

What is a Software Framework?

Answer 20

A pre-established foundation on which software applications can be
developed.

It provides a standard way to build and deploy applications by offering reusable code, libraries, and tools.

Question 21

What is a Database?

Answer 21

An organized collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed,
and updated.

Databases are used to store various types of information, from small datasets like contact lists to vast amounts of data for large enterprises.

Question 22

What is API (Application
Programming Interface)?

Answer 22

A set of rules and protocols that allows different software entities to
communicate with each other.

It defines methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information.