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Linux OS developers : do they unit test their code? [closed]

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What is a zombie process or thread?

What is a zombie process or thread, and what creates them? Do I just kill them, or can I do something to get diagnostics about how they died?

How is the Linux repository administrated?

I am amazed by the Linux project and I would like to learn how they administrate the code, given the huge number of developers. I found the Linux repository on GitHub, but I do not understand how it is administrated. For example the following commit: https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/31fd84b95eb211d5db460a1dda85e004800a7b52

Seeking Advice: Ideal Single-Board Computer for Learning Kernel Development

I am a developer with experience in various types of development, it can be because side project but now I currently working with C++ and Java for 2 years. My goal (and it was also something have also want to reach) are to become a kernel developer. To achieve this, I’ve follow up tutorials, reading articles, and doing exercises and also do a certification by linuxfoundation (one was free so I do this one) but I would like to practice on something other than my PC and VirtualBox, as I’ve encountered everytime few complications with them and my laptop is not the best sadly for me.

Deciding between logic on the front-end or back-end

Before I begin, I want to say I am very new to this and I am a junior but also solo developer with no seniors to ask for guidance. Please feel free to explain to me that I am not approaching it correctly or that there are better ways to do it. I am not familiar with all the methods out there or best practices.