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What are transitive dependencies in build tools?
Dependencies automatically included because they are required by your direct dependencies. When you add a library to your…
View Card →How do build tools like Maven and Gradle manage dependencies?
They use centralized files like pom.xml or build.gradle. These files allow you to declare necessary libraries in one…
View Card →Why inspect the dependency tree?
To find transitive version conflicts when behavior changes without obvious code edits. A newly added dependency can bring…
View Card →What makes a build reproducible?
One consistent wrapper entrypoint, one pinned toolchain, and dependency sanity across local and CI. A reproducible build means…
View Card →How would you explain a Maven dependency scope in an interview?
It defines the dependency's availability. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during interview…
View Card →How to handle flaky tests in CI/CD?
Identify and stabilize them. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during interview discussion.…
View Card →Why does 'install' in Maven matter in this design?
It installs the package to the local repository. During the 'install' phase, Maven copies the package to the…
View Card →Why prefer automated over manual testing?
It's faster and more reliable. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during interview…
View Card →How do build failures impact deployment?
They prevent deployment artifacts. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during interview discussion.…
View Card →How does Mockito help in unit tests?
It isolates the unit under test. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during…
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