Build and Run Backstage Projects Locally CBA Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the main purpose of linting in a Backstage project?

   • ATo ensure code adheres to project style and quality standards.
   • BTo start the development server.
   • CTo run unit tests and catch regressions.
   • DTo compile the code into a production bundle.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which command runs TypeScript type checking in a Backstage project?

   • Ayarn typecheck
   • Byarn lint
   • Cyarn test
   • Dyarn build
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which command is used to build a Backstage project for production?

   • Ayarn test
   • Byarn dev
   • Cyarn build
   • Dyarn start
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5. 4application · medium

   A developer is working on a Backstage plugin and wants to catch type errors before running the full build. They have made several changes to interfaces and want to verify that all usages are correct. Which command should they run?

   • A`yarn test`
   • B`yarn tsc`
   • C`yarn build`
   • D`yarn lint`
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6. 5application · medium

   A Backstage project uses a configuration file that references an API key for an external service. The developer wants to keep the key out of the repository and use a different value locally. What is the recommended approach?

   • ASet the API key as an environment variable and reference it in the configuration file.
   • BUse a placeholder value in the configuration and replace it manually before each run.
   • CCreate a separate configuration file for production and use it only in production.
   • DHard-code the API key in `app-config.yaml` and add the file to `.gitignore`.
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