Practical software configuration management the latenight developer's handbook

This book provides a quick, easy-to-read introduction to the advanced concept of configuration management. As software developers create new applications, they must map each step for later reference and quality checks -- like leaving behind a trail of bread crumbs. Written for individuals or small d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mikkelsen, Tim
Other Authors: Pherigo, Suzanne
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, NJ Prentice Hall PTR 1997
Series:Software configuration management
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Table of Contents:
  • Section 1. The basics of configuration management
  • An introduction to configuration management
  • Basic configuration management concepts
  • What next?
  • What tool do I use to get started?
  • Section 2. Configuration management for the individual
  • Introduction to configuration management for the individual
  • Nightly development operations with RCS
  • Release operations
  • Maintenance operations
  • Beyond the basics
  • Choosing a tool for yourself
  • Recommendations for projects and problems
  • Next steps for the individual
  • Section 3. Configuration management for the team
  • Introduction to configuration management for the team
  • Getting the rest of the team involved with the process
  • Daily individual development operations with RCS
  • Daily team interactions
  • Group activities: pulling it all together
  • Group activities: getting something out the door
  • Group activities: getting something out the door again
  • Beyond the basics
  • Choosing a tool for your team
  • Recommendations for teams and team projects
  • Next steps for a team
  • Section 4. Tools
  • What software is available for configuration management
  • Tool comparisons
  • Free, public domain, and shareware tools
  • Commercial tools
  • What's on the CD-ROM?
  • RCS manual pages.