FC0-U71 Software Development Concepts Practice Question
A software company is using version control for a project. A developer has completed work on a new feature in a separate branch and wants to merge it into the main branch. What TWO steps should typically occur before the merge is accepted?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Update the feature branch with the latest main branch changes
Common version control best practices include code review via pull requests and ensuring the feature branch is up to date with the main branch to minimize conflicts.
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Delete the feature branch immediately
Why it's wrong here
Deleting the branch is done after merging, not before.
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Update the feature branch with the latest main branch changes
Why this is correct
Syncing the feature branch with main reduces merge conflicts.
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Run unit tests only on the main branch
Why it's wrong here
Tests should be run on the feature branch as well.
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Submit a pull request for code review
Why this is correct
Pull requests allow team members to review changes before merging.
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Commit changes directly to the main branch
Why it's wrong here
Direct commits to main bypass review and are not a typical step before merging.
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