**Course Title:** Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) **Section Title:** Final Project Preparation **Topic:** Work on final project planning and initial setup (Lab topic) In this lab, you'll begin working on your final project by planning and setting up the initial configuration. This will require you to apply the concepts learned throughout the course to a real-world scenario. **Objective:** By the end of this lab, you'll be able to: 1. Define the requirements and scope of your project. 2. Set up the version control system (Git) and create a new repository. 3. Choose a CI/CD tool and set up the initial pipeline configuration. 4. Create a build script and configure automated testing. **Step 1: Define the Requirements and Scope of Your Project** Review the project requirements gathering documentation from the previous topic and refine your project idea. Consider the following factors: * Problem statement: What issue does your project solve? * Target audience: Who will use your project? * Features: What features will your project have? * Technical requirements: What technologies will you use? Create a document or wiki page to outline your project's requirements and scope. This will serve as a reference point throughout the development process. **Step 2: Set Up the Version Control System (Git) and Create a New Repository** If you haven't already, create a new Git repository on a platform like GitHub or GitLab. You can refer to the previous topic on Version Control Systems (Git) for a refresher on how to create a repository. Create a new directory for your project and initialize a new Git repository using the following command: ```bash git init ``` Add your project files to the repository and commit the changes: ```bash git add . git commit -m "Initial commit" ``` Push your changes to the remote repository: ```bash git remote add origin <repository URL> git push -u origin master ``` **Step 3: Choose a CI/CD Tool and Set Up the Initial Pipeline Configuration** Select a CI/CD tool that you're familiar with or want to learn more about. Some popular options include Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, and Travis CI. Refer to the previous topic on Popular CI Tools Overview for a brief introduction to each tool. Create a new pipeline configuration file (e.g., `.github/workflows/ci-cd.yml` for GitHub Actions) and define the pipeline stages, jobs, and steps. For example, in GitHub Actions, you can create a basic pipeline configuration like this: ```yaml name: CI/CD Pipeline on: push: branches: - master jobs: build-and-test: runs-on: ubuntu-latest steps: - name: Checkout code uses: actions/checkout@v2 - name: Set up Java uses: actions/setup-java@v1 with: java-version: '8' - name: Run build and test run: | mvn clean install ``` **Step 4: Create a Build Script and Configure Automated Testing** Create a new build script (e.g., `pom.xml` for Maven or `build.gradle` for Gradle) and configure automated testing using a testing framework like JUnit or Mocha. For example, in Maven, you can add the JUnit dependency to your `pom.xml` file: ```xml <dependencies> <dependency> <groupId>junit</groupId> <artifactId>junit</artifactId> <version>4.12</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> </dependencies> ``` Configure the build script to run the test suite during the build process. For example, in Maven, you can add the following configuration to your `pom.xml` file: ```xml <build> <plugins> <plugin> <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId> <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId> <version>3.8.1</version> <configuration> <source>1.8</source> <target>1.8</target> </configuration> </plugin> <plugin> <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId> <artifactId>maven-surefire-plugin</artifactId> <version>2.12.4</version> <configuration> <includes> <include>**/Test*.java</include> </includes> </configuration> </plugin> </plugins> </build> ``` Commit the changes and push them to the remote repository. **What's Next?** In the next topic, 'Presenting CI/CD Projects' from 'Final Project Presentation', you'll learn how to present your final project to share your knowledge and experience with others. **Additional Resources:** * GitHub Actions Documentation: https://docs.github.com/en/actions * Jenkins Documentation: https://www.jenkins.io/doc/ * CircleCI Documentation: https://circleci.com/docs/ * Travis CI Documentation: https://docs.travis-ci.com/ **Leave a Comment/Ask for Help** If you have any questions or need help with this lab, please leave a comment below. Your instructor and peers will be happy to assist you. **Get Ready for the Final Project Presentation!** In the next topic, you'll learn how to present your final project and share your experience with others. Get ready to showcase your skills and knowledge!