SBR600 - Software Build and Release

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Last revision date 2023-10-02 00:40:08.635
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Subject Title
Software Build and Release

Subject Description
Software Build and Release creates reliable, replicable processes to turn source code and related inputs into ready-to-run software. These critical systems are used in software development companies, IT departments, and Open Source projects, and are highly automated through the use of scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, and Python. Students will learn to manage the Build and Release process by selecting, installing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining a variety of build tools. This is a project-based course, and students will work within an established Open Source community. The particular open source community or communities to be studied will vary with each offering and be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit Status
1 credit in the CTY program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  •     Describe the Build and Release process.
  •     Discuss the infrastructure necessary to support Build and Release.
  •     Write scripts for build automation and testing.
  •     Discuss the issues and current trends in build and release infrastructure and technology.
  •     Discuss the human and technical challenges inherent in the build and release process.
  •     Select, install, configure, customize, and maintain a variety of tools for building, testing, composing, packaging, and distributing software.
  •     Develop virtualized, parallel, distributed, cloud, and grid computing strategies for build and release.
  •     Work collaboratively with fellow students and, where possible, members of the open source community.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.

Prerequisite(s)
OPS335 or OPS435

Topic Outline

  • Overview of the Build and Release process - 10%
    •         Goals and scope of the Build and Release process
    •         Creating the infrastructure
    •         Automation
      •             Scheduling
      •             Scripting
    •         Security, replicability, and process integrity
  • Basic Build Concepts - 30%
    •         make
    •         Version control systems
      •             Branching
      •             Tagging
    •         Automated testing
    •         Composing and packaging
    •         Distributing released software
    •         Handling multiple platforms
    •         Scripted build processes
  • Server farms and distributed processing - 30%
    •         Multiple target platforms
    •         Computing platforms
      •             Cloud computing
      •             Distributed computing
      •             Grid computing
  • Supporting technologies - 20%
    •         Virtualization
      •             Scripted control of virtual machines
    •         Monitoring and management technologies
  • Working with Open Source communities - 10%
    •         Communication
    •         Collaboration
    •         Managing public access to infrastructure

Mode of Instruction
2 hours interactive lecture per week.
2 hours activity-based learning per week

Prescribed Texts
None

Reference Material
None

Required Supplies

  • May vary with project

Student Progression and Promotion Policy
To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:

  •     Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the overall course
  •     Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the project deliverables

http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html

Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html

A+90%  to  100%
A80%  to  89%
B+75%  to  79%
B70%  to  74%
C+65%  to  69%
C60%  to  64%
D+55%  to  59%
D50%  to  54%
F0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXCExcellent
SATSatisfactory
UNSATUnsatisfactory

For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).


Modes of Evaluation

Project Deliverables 60%
Communication (including Wiki and Blog) 20%
Contributions to Other Projects 10%
Labs and Quizzes 10%

Prescribed Equipment
None

Approved by: Mary-Lynn Manton