Which one of the following is not typically provided by Source Code Management…
2018
Which one of the following is not typically provided by Source Code Management Software ?
- A.
Synchronisation
- B.
Versioning and Revision history
- C.
Syntax highlighting
- D.
Project forking
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Syntax highlighting is not typically provided by Source Code Management software.
Why:
Versioning and revision history: SCMs record changes over time, provide diffs, allow reverting to previous states, and show who made each change.
Synchronization: SCMs enable multiple developers to share and integrate work using operations such as commit, push, pull, fetch, branching, and merging.
Project forking: Distributed SCMs and hosting platforms allow creating independent copies of repositories so contributors can develop separately and later propose changes back.
Note: Some repository hosting services display code with syntax highlighting for readability in the web UI, but that presentation feature is distinct from the SCM's core responsibilities of tracking, merging, and managing revisions.
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