Guide to Software Configuration Management
eBook - PDF

Guide to Software Configuration Management

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  1. 384 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Guide to Software Configuration Management

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About this book

Take control of the software development process with this new book, a comprehensive explanation of Software Configuration Management (SCM). It provides everything you need to know -- from the basic definition of SCM as a scientific tool that brings control to the development process, to the procedures for SCM implementation in your organization. You review each phase in the software development lifecycle, and learn how SCM can help you avoid pitfalls at every step. A Guide to Software Configuration Management explains the essential SCM lessons that you need to understand the mechanics of this development tool and how to implement it completely to save your organization time, money, and headaches. Using this guide, you learn how to create an SCM implementation plan, decide what additional SCM tools you may need, and understand how to evaluate SCM tools currently on the market. You also learn how to deal with SCM vendors and consultants, gain acceptance for SCM among your staff, and maintain an effective SCM plan over the long haul. SCM is explained in jargon-free language, allowing you to easily comprehend every step in the process, while gaining the in-depth knowledge you need to discern what specific SCM elements you need most. Without sermonizing, this book allows you to gain the confidence you need to understand, plan, implement, and manage SCM in your organization. Plus, the book includes a comprehensive list of SCM resources useful to all software development managers.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents vii
  2. Preface xix
  3. 1 Overview of software configuration management 1
  4. 2 The software development process 13
  5. 3 Pitfalls in the software development process 35
  6. 4 Need and importance of software configuration management 45
  7. 5 SCM: Basic concepts 55
  8. 6 The different phases of software configuration management 79
  9. 7 Configuration identification 91
  10. 8 Configuration control 103
  11. 9 Status accounting 133
  12. 10 Configuration audits and reviews 145
  13. 11 Software configuration management plans 151
  14. 12 SCM organization 173
  15. 13 Software configuration management tools 187
  16. 14 SCM implementation 219
  17. 15 SCM in very large projects 241
  18. 16 Trends in SCM: Future directions 249
  19. Appendix A: SCM vendors and tools 257
  20. Appendix B: SCM standards 287
  21. Appendix C: SCM resources on the Internet 301
  22. Appendix D: SCM bibliography 323
  23. SCM glossary and acronyms 353
  24. About the author 367
  25. Index 369