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Debug and monitor applications

Debug and monitor applications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG533
State Code
OBT08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to debug and monitor a software application.It applies to software developers, testers and support engineers who use logging and tracing techniques to identify software problems and monitor systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement logging and error handling framework
  • 1.1 Determine logging framework for writing text messages and prioritise log files for sending data to monitoring applications
  • 1.2 Create custom event log for the application according to logging framework
  • 1.3 Test logs and check required state of running application according to logging and error handling framework
2. Debug and trace application
  • 2.1 Apply basic debugging techniques according to error handling framework
  • 2.2 Identify required tools and debug software applications
  • 2.3 Write required code for debugging as required according to error handling framework
3. Monitor the application’s performance
  • 3.1 Identify and use profiling tools and verify parts of system that consume the most resources
  • 3.2 Analyse and document performance issues and apply application performance improving changes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV76 ICTPRG503 Debug and monitor applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG0 ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification