Standard Tools
Standard Tools refer to a foundational set of software development tools that are widely adopted across the industry for essential tasks like version control, build automation, testing, and code quality. These tools form the core toolkit for developers, enabling efficient collaboration, code management, and project automation. Examples include Git for version control, Maven or Gradle for build automation, and JUnit for testing.
Developers should learn and use Standard Tools to establish a professional workflow, ensure code consistency, and facilitate team collaboration in software projects. They are essential for version control to track changes, build tools to automate compilation and packaging, and testing frameworks to maintain code quality. Mastery of these tools is critical for modern development practices like CI/CD and agile methodologies.