Trac Practice Exam

The Trac exam evaluates candidates' proficiency in using Trac, an open-source project management and issue tracking system. Trac integrates project management features with a wiki and version control system, providing a comprehensive platform for software development projects.

Skills Required

• Project Management: Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Issue Tracking: Proficiency in tracking and managing issues, bugs, and feature requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems, especially integration with Trac.
• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and communicate project status and updates.
• Customization and Configuration: Knowledge of customizing and configuring Trac to meet project requirements.

Who should take the exam?

• Software Developers
• Project Managers
• Quality Assurance Engineers
• System Administrators
• Technical Support Specialists

Course Outline

The Trac exam covers the following topics :-

Module 1: Introduction to Trac

• Overview of Trac: Features, capabilities, and benefits.
• Installation and Setup: Installation process and initial configuration steps.

Module 2: Project Management with Trac

• Creating and Managing Projects: Setting up new projects and configuring project settings.
• Milestones and Roadmaps: Setting project milestones and creating roadmap views.
• Task Management: Creating and managing tasks, tickets, and user stories.

Module 3: Issue Tracking and Workflow

• Ticket Lifecycle: Understanding the lifecycle of a ticket from creation to resolution.
• Custom Fields and Workflows: Configuring custom fields and workflows to match project requirements.
• Workflow Automation: Automating ticket actions and transitions using triggers and rules.

Module 4: Version Control Integration

• Version Control Systems: Integrating Trac with popular version control systems like Git and Subversion.
• Repository Browsing: Browsing code repositories, viewing changesets, and linking commits to tickets.
• Source Code Annotations: Annotating source code with ticket references and linking to Trac.

Module 5: Collaboration and Communication

• Wiki Integration: Leveraging Trac's integrated wiki for project documentation and collaboration.
• Notification and Alerts: Setting up notification rules and receiving alerts for ticket updates and changes.
• Team Collaboration: Facilitating collaboration among team members through comments, discussions, and mentions.

Module 6: Reporting and Analytics

• Built-in Reports: Generating built-in reports and charts to track project progress and performance.
• Custom Reporting: Creating custom reports and queries using Trac's query language.
• Dashboard Customization: Customizing project dashboards to display relevant information and metrics.

Module 7: Administration and Maintenance

• User and Permission Management: Managing user accounts and permissions within Trac.
• Backup and Restore: Implementing backup and restore procedures to safeguard project data.
• Plugin Management: Extending Trac's functionality through plugins and extensions.

Module 8: Best Practices and Tips

• Best Practices for Using Trac: Tips and tricks for maximizing productivity and efficiency with Trac.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Common issues and troubleshooting steps, as well as accessing support resources.
• Case Studies and Use Cases: Real-world examples and use cases demonstrating Trac's effectiveness in project management.