AP Computer Science Principles Flashcards: Collaboration

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This deck focuses on Collaboration, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Computer Science Principles.

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Flashcard 1: What is a 'merge' in Git?

Answer: A merge combines changes from different branches. Integrates separate development streams safely.

Flashcard 2: What is a 'pull request'?

Answer: A pull request is a request to merge changes into a main branch. Formal process for code review and integration.

Flashcard 3: What does 'stakeholder engagement' involve?

Answer: Actively involving stakeholders in project processes. Keeping interested parties informed and involved.

Flashcard 4: In collaboration, what does 'alignment' refer to?

Answer: Ensuring team members share common goals and understanding. Unified direction prevents conflicting efforts.

Flashcard 5: Identify a key characteristic of effective team communication.

Answer: Clarity and open exchange of information. Essential for productive team collaboration.

Flashcard 6: What is a 'merge' in Git?

Answer: A merge combines changes from different branches. Integrates separate development streams safely.

Flashcard 7: What is 'collaborative filtering' in computing?

Answer: A method for making automatic predictions using user data. Recommends items based on similar user preferences.

Flashcard 8: What is 'mob programming'?

Answer: A development method where the whole team works on the same task. Entire team collaborates on single task together.

Flashcard 9: What is the role of a 'scrum master'?

Answer: Facilitates Agile practices and removes impediments. Servant leader supporting team effectiveness.

Flashcard 10: What is the role of a 'product owner' in Agile?

Answer: Defines product backlog and prioritizes features. Business representative guiding development priorities.

Flashcard 11: Define 'continuous delivery'.

Answer: The practice of automating release processes to deliver software quickly. Automates deployment for faster releases.

Flashcard 12: Which tool facilitates remote collaboration in coding?

Answer: Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with collaboration features. Allows real-time code sharing and editing.

Flashcard 13: What is pair programming?

Answer: A collaborative coding method with two programmers at one workstation. Two developers share one computer to code together.

Flashcard 14: What is 'technical debt'?

Answer: The cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution. Accumulates when shortcuts compromise code quality.

Flashcard 15: What is 'scope creep'?

Answer: Uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in a project's scope. Expanding requirements threaten project delivery.

Flashcard 16: What is 'technical debt'?

Answer: The cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution. Accumulates when shortcuts compromise code quality.

Flashcard 17: What does 'cross-functional team' mean?

Answer: A team with members from different functional expertise. Diverse skills within single collaborative unit.

Flashcard 18: Identify a key advantage of using GitHub for collaboration.

Answer: GitHub facilitates distributed version control and collaboration. Cloud platform enabling team code sharing.

Flashcard 19: What is a 'burn-down chart'?

Answer: A visual measure of work completed against time. Tracks team progress throughout sprint duration.

Flashcard 20: What is an Agile methodology?

Answer: A flexible approach to software development emphasizing collaboration. Iterative development with frequent stakeholder feedback.

Flashcard 21: What is 'refactoring' in the context of collaboration?

Answer: Improving code without changing its functionality. Team effort to clean up existing code.

Flashcard 22: What is the main purpose of using a version control system?

Answer: To track changes and enable collaboration on code. Prevents conflicts in multi-developer projects.

Flashcard 23: What is the role of a 'scrum master'?

Answer: Facilitates Agile practices and removes impediments. Servant leader supporting team effectiveness.

Flashcard 24: What is the main purpose of using a version control system?

Answer: To track changes and enable collaboration on code. Prevents conflicts in multi-developer projects.

Flashcard 25: What is a 'sprint' in Agile?

Answer: A set period during which specific work must be completed. Fixed timeframe for delivering working software.

Flashcard 26: What is the function of a 'branch' in Git?

Answer: A branch allows separate lines of development within a repository. Enables parallel development without conflicts.

Flashcard 27: What is a 'sprint' in Agile?

Answer: A set period during which specific work must be completed. Fixed timeframe for delivering working software.

Flashcard 28: What does 'stakeholder engagement' involve?

Answer: Actively involving stakeholders in project processes. Keeping interested parties informed and involved.

Flashcard 29: What is a benefit of pair programming?

Answer: Improved code quality through real-time review. Continuous feedback catches errors immediately.

Flashcard 30: What is a 'retrospective' in Agile?

Answer: A meeting to reflect on and improve team processes. Team evaluates what worked and what didn't.

Flashcard 31: What is a 'retrospective' in Agile?

Answer: A meeting to reflect on and improve team processes. Team evaluates what worked and what didn't.

Flashcard 32: What is 'mob programming'?

Answer: A development method where the whole team works on the same task. Entire team collaborates on single task together.

Flashcard 33: What is a benefit of pair programming?

Answer: Improved code quality through real-time review. Continuous feedback catches errors immediately.

Flashcard 34: What is a 'commit' in the context of version control?

Answer: A commit is a saved change or set of changes to a repository. Creates permanent record of project history.

Flashcard 35: What is the purpose of code review?

Answer: To improve code quality and share knowledge among developers. Peer review catches bugs and improves design.

Flashcard 36: Define 'continuous delivery'.

Answer: The practice of automating release processes to deliver software quickly. Automates deployment for faster releases.

Flashcard 37: What is the function of a 'branch' in Git?

Answer: A branch allows separate lines of development within a repository. Enables parallel development without conflicts.

Flashcard 38: Define version control in software development.

Answer: System for tracking changes to code and managing versions. Essential for coordinating team development efforts.

Flashcard 39: What does 'cross-functional team' mean?

Answer: A team with members from different functional expertise. Diverse skills within single collaborative unit.

Flashcard 40: What is the benefit of using automated testing in collaboration?

Answer: Ensures code changes do not introduce new bugs. Immediate feedback on code integration issues.

Flashcard 41: Name a popular version control system.

Answer: Git. Distributed version control system for collaboration.

Flashcard 42: What is 'test-driven development' (TDD)?

Answer: A practice where tests are written before code implementation. Tests guide and validate code implementation.

Flashcard 43: What is the purpose of a daily stand-up meeting?

Answer: To synchronize team activities and address blockers. Brief daily coordination meeting format.

Flashcard 44: What is a 'commit' in the context of version control?

Answer: A commit is a saved change or set of changes to a repository. Creates permanent record of project history.

Flashcard 45: What is a 'pull request'?

Answer: A pull request is a request to merge changes into a main branch. Formal process for code review and integration.

Flashcard 46: What is 'refactoring' in the context of collaboration?

Answer: Improving code without changing its functionality. Team effort to clean up existing code.

Flashcard 47: What is 'scope creep'?

Answer: Uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in a project's scope. Expanding requirements threaten project delivery.

Flashcard 48: What is the role of a 'product owner' in Agile?

Answer: Defines product backlog and prioritizes features. Business representative guiding development priorities.

Flashcard 49: What is a 'repository' in Git?

Answer: A repository is a storage location for software projects. Central hub for project files and history.

Flashcard 50: Name a common Agile practice for collaboration.

Answer: Scrum meetings. Regular team check-ins for coordination.

Flashcard 51: What is a 'user story'?

Answer: A description of a feature from the user's perspective. Brief requirement from end-user viewpoint.

Flashcard 52: What is the benefit of using automated testing in collaboration?

Answer: Ensures code changes do not introduce new bugs. Immediate feedback on code integration issues.

Flashcard 53: Identify the role of the 'driver' in pair programming.

Answer: The driver writes code and manages the keyboard and mouse. Active role handling actual coding tasks.

Flashcard 54: What is a 'repository' in Git?

Answer: A repository is a storage location for software projects. Central hub for project files and history.

Flashcard 55: What is a 'user story'?

Answer: A description of a feature from the user's perspective. Brief requirement from end-user viewpoint.

Flashcard 56: Identify a key characteristic of effective team communication.

Answer: Clarity and open exchange of information. Essential for productive team collaboration.

Flashcard 57: What is a Kanban board used for?

Answer: Visualizing and managing work in progress. Visual workflow management tool for tasks.

Flashcard 58: Identify a key advantage of using GitHub for collaboration.

Answer: GitHub facilitates distributed version control and collaboration. Cloud platform enabling team code sharing.

Flashcard 59: What is 'test-driven development' (TDD)?

Answer: A practice where tests are written before code implementation. Tests guide and validate code implementation.

Flashcard 60: What is a 'dependency' in project management?

Answer: A task that relies on the completion of another task. Task sequencing affects project timeline planning.

Flashcard 61: Identify the role of the 'driver' in pair programming.

Answer: The driver writes code and manages the keyboard and mouse. Active role handling actual coding tasks.

Flashcard 62: What is an Agile methodology?

Answer: A flexible approach to software development emphasizing collaboration. Iterative development with frequent stakeholder feedback.

Flashcard 63: Identify the role of the 'navigator' in pair programming.

Answer: The navigator reviews code and suggests improvements. Strategic role providing oversight and guidance.

Flashcard 64: What is pair programming?

Answer: A collaborative coding method with two programmers at one workstation. Two developers share one computer to code together.

Flashcard 65: What is a 'dependency' in project management?

Answer: A task that relies on the completion of another task. Task sequencing affects project timeline planning.

Flashcard 66: Define version control in software development.

Answer: System for tracking changes to code and managing versions. Essential for coordinating team development efforts.

Flashcard 67: What is 'continuous integration'?

Answer: A practice of frequently integrating code into a shared repository. Regular merging prevents integration conflicts.

Flashcard 68: What is a 'burn-down chart'?

Answer: A visual measure of work completed against time. Tracks team progress throughout sprint duration.

Flashcard 69: What is 'continuous integration'?

Answer: A practice of frequently integrating code into a shared repository. Regular merging prevents integration conflicts.

Flashcard 70: What is 'collaborative filtering' in computing?

Answer: A method for making automatic predictions using user data. Recommends items based on similar user preferences.

Flashcard 71: What is the purpose of code review?

Answer: To improve code quality and share knowledge among developers. Peer review catches bugs and improves design.

Flashcard 72: Name a popular version control system.

Answer: Git. Distributed version control system for collaboration.

Flashcard 73: What is the purpose of a 'backlog'?

Answer: To prioritize and track tasks and features for future development. Organized list of work items awaiting completion.

Flashcard 74: What is the purpose of a 'backlog'?

Answer: To prioritize and track tasks and features for future development. Organized list of work items awaiting completion.

Flashcard 75: Which tool facilitates remote collaboration in coding?

Answer: Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with collaboration features. Allows real-time code sharing and editing.

Flashcard 76: What is a Kanban board used for?

Answer: Visualizing and managing work in progress. Visual workflow management tool for tasks.

Flashcard 77: Identify the role of the 'navigator' in pair programming.

Answer: The navigator reviews code and suggests improvements. Strategic role providing oversight and guidance.

Flashcard 78: Name a common Agile practice for collaboration.

Answer: Scrum meetings. Regular team check-ins for coordination.

Flashcard 79: What is the purpose of a daily stand-up meeting?

Answer: To synchronize team activities and address blockers. Brief daily coordination meeting format.

Flashcard 80: In collaboration, what does 'alignment' refer to?

Answer: Ensuring team members share common goals and understanding. Unified direction prevents conflicting efforts.