Build triggers configuration in GCP - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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What is a build trigger in Google Cloud Build?

A build trigger automatically starts a build when certain events happen, like code changes in a repository.

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Name two common event types that can start a build trigger.

Push to a branch and creation of a pull request are common events that start build triggers.

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Why use build triggers instead of manual builds?

Build triggers save time and reduce errors by automatically running builds when code changes, ensuring up-to-date testing and deployment.

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What is a common source repository supported by Google Cloud Build triggers?

Google Cloud Build supports repositories like GitHub, Bitbucket, and Google Cloud Source Repositories for triggers.

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How do you specify which branch a build trigger listens to?

You set a branch filter in the trigger configuration to listen for changes only on that branch.

What event can start a Google Cloud Build trigger?

A Code push to a repository branch

B Manual server restart

C User login to Google Cloud Console

D Database backup completion

Build triggers start builds automatically when code is pushed to a repository branch.

Which repository is NOT supported by Google Cloud Build triggers by default?

A Local file system

B Bitbucket

C GitHub

D Google Cloud Source Repositories

Build triggers require cloud repositories; local file systems are not supported.

How do you limit a build trigger to only run on a specific branch?

A Use a different repository

B Manually start builds on that branch

C Set a branch filter in the trigger configuration

D Disable triggers on other branches

Branch filters specify which branches trigger builds automatically.

What is the main benefit of using build triggers?

A Reduce cloud storage costs

B Limit user access

C Increase manual testing

D Automate builds on code changes

Build triggers automate builds, saving time and reducing errors.

Which of these is NOT a typical trigger event?

A Code push

B Build completion

C Pull request creation

D Branch deletion

Build completion is an outcome, not a trigger event.

Explain how build triggers help automate software builds in Google Cloud.

Think about what happens when you push code to a repository.

Describe the steps to configure a build trigger for a GitHub repository branch.

Consider what you need to tell Google Cloud Build to watch and how to build.