8. Software Tools and Environment

Label	KSAC Description		Bloom's Taxonomy Level	Cross-Cutting
a	Describe the issues that are important in selecting a set of tools for the development of a particular software system, including tools for requirements tracking, design modeling, implementation, build automation, and version control.	knowledge	2
b	Construct, execute and debug programs using a modern IDE and associated tools such as unit testing tools and visual debuggers.	skill	4
c	Describe how version control can be used to help manage software release management.	knowledge	3
d	Ability to use Github or similar version control systems.	ability	2
e	Ability to use Jira or other similar issue tracking tools.	ability	2
f	Ability to use npm, maven or similar package management tool.	ability	2
g	Ability to use a source code control tool to manage configuration items in a small team-based project.	ability	3
h	Explain the use of CircleCI, Jenkins or similar software integration tool.	knowledge	2
i	Describe the benefits of integrating static and dynamic test tools (SonarQube, Fortify, etc.) into the software development environment.	knowledge	2
j	Demonstrate the capability to use software tools in support of the development of a software product of small size.	ability	3
k	Explain the benefits of and appropriate uses cases for the usage of containers.	knowledge	2
l	Explain the benefits of and appropriate use cases for emulators	knowledge	2