Which task type should be selected for custom settings in Copado?

The appropriate task type for custom settings in Copado is identified as Custom Settings. This task type is specifically designed to handle the deployment and management of custom settings within Salesforce.

Custom settings are critical for storing application configuration data at the organization level or at the profile level, which can influence the behavior of components in your Salesforce environment. By selecting the Custom Settings task type in Copado, users ensure that the deployment process acknowledges and correctly handles these unique configuration elements, adhering to best practices for version control and deployment.

Other choices, such as Deployment Tasks, Git Snapshot, and Environment Variables, serve different purposes in the context of Copado. Deployment Tasks are more generic and may encompass a variety of deployment activities, but they do not specifically target custom settings. Git Snapshot captures the state of files in a Git repository but does not relate to the direct management or deployment of custom settings. Environment Variables pertain to storing configuration settings that are accessible across different environments but are separate from the management of custom settings. By choosing Custom Settings, you ensure that you are addressing the specific needs of Salesforce's configuration methodology.