Books & Articles

Software Configuration Management Patterns
by Steve Berczuk & Brad Appleton

This book shows how proven SCM practices can foster a healthy team-oriented culture that produces better software. The patterns are presented with an emphasis on practicality.

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The Business of Software Development

So why is it so hard to justify CM? We are the Accounting function of Engineering, so why do we keep having to justify not just our tools and infrastructure, but ourselves. Accounting makes sure we get paid for products we sell and/or license. We make sure the products we produce are available for sale. We are not even alone in this; Quality has just as hard a battle for funds and resources as CM. So let's take a step back and look at the big picture.

The Importance of Branching Models in SCM

This IEEE Computer article demonstrates that among the branching models used in software configuration management, the branch-by-purpose model offers better support for parallel development efforts and improved control of both planned and emergency software releases.

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Software Configuration Management Implementation

While many other SCM (Software Configuration Management) related books provide focus on what SCM is, this book will guide you through SCM tasks. Software Configuration Management Implementation Roadmap provides the reader with the building blocks and concrete steps for implementing SCM.