The SCM Patterns book thus far focuses on source-code management and some amount of integration/testing and use of version-control tools. It doesn't really say...
... successful yet lightweight/agile practices for managing ... ensuring that only authorized work takes place (only ... from a build thru to its change-set...
I am the lead author of an upcoming book on Enterprise Architecture to be published in the February timeframe. The author team is seeking interested ...
Greetings, Just added myself to this list. I'm an SCM Engineer with experience with ClearCase, ClearCase UCM, PVCS Version Manager, Tracker, and hopefully...
See http://www.cmcrossroads.com for details (then follow the link to the April'03 newsletter). There are several articles on making SCM "agile" Cheers! -- Brad...
Welcome Paul! Looks like you have a lot of experience with a number of tools and frameworks. I look forward to hearing you share your experiences with us. I'm...
Hi everyone! My name is Henrik Jönsson. I work for Bombardier Transportation in Sweden since 1996. I am the local tool and process specialist for SCM at our...
In case anyone is interested, I'm giving a tutorial on Patterns for Agile Software Configuration Management that I am giving at the Agile Development...
... Hi Henrik! ... Those look to be good sites. I had trouble visiting the first one tho. It works okay for me if I use MSIE, but if I use Netscape 4 or 5 it...
I am currently rebuilding http://www.cmresource.info due to security issues with the former portal software. It's amazing how some people find it funny to...
... Thanks! I should emphasize it's not "my" book, it is Steve's and my book. It's great that you plan to buy it. Please don't feel like its a prerequisite for...
Hi all, This is my first post to this list and I hope the material is not unappropriate. Can anyone give me advice on how to perform software audits and what I...
CM Synergy is a very flexible and powerful tool in my opinion. Often it is more a process issue than a tool issue. E.g. CM Synergy supports Private Workspace...
Jim I'd be interested in the view of others here but here's mine: There are 2 points to make: 1. The term 'audit' in a CM context usually refers to the concept...
... Hi Jim! SCm-related questions are certainly 'on topic' ... Can you say a little more about what you do know about the task your charged with? Which...
The actual task is this: - Documentation of Auditing of Release Builds (how often, who does them, and so on). By release builds meaning builds release to...
There was a time when all good technical books came from O'Reilly. Now, there's a plethora of publishers out there. Did you start out with a publisher or...
... Steve and I started out separately, trying to write patterns for conferences, particularly the PLoP conferences. Almost everyone at the time that was...
I have made available a book on the use of CVS with Open Source tools for SCM. You can find it at: www.mlc-consultants.co.uk follow the link to CM resources. ...
I thought that some of you might be interested in this.... Also I'll be giving a tutorial based on the SCM patterns at this conference. -steve ... Subject:...
I've seen several more members join over the past couple months. Would those who have joined recently be willing to introduce themselves a little bit and tell...
Hello, My name is Griffin Caprio. I am a lead engineer for a company called ADEXS, based in downtown Chicago. I am also the admin for the .NET Mock Objects...
Hi all, Griffin brings something up that I think Steve and Brad can possibly address. As I talk with folks about SCM Patterns and anti-patterns, I get a lot...
Hi- I've never introduced myself. I am George Schlitz, and I am responsible for change and configuration management in my organization. I became interested in...
... How's this for a metaphor: Clothing. Clothing is made from patterns. These patterns come in multiple sizes to accommodate larger or smaller individuals....
About 5 years ago I wrote a fairly comprehensive paper, as well as some short slides, just for this purpose (explaining 'patterns' to the uninitiated). They...
... Adding to what Brad said... Chapter 3 of the book goes into what patterns are /a bit/. Recently, there was a review of the book on StickyMinds.com where...