On Dec 28, 11:48am, Alan Dayley wrote:
> We are finally getting serious about automated version control and issue
> management software for our engineering staff. We are discussing possible
> software choices and I though someone on this list might provide some
> insights.
>
> Glossary:
> -Version control: check source code or other documents (manuals,
> schematics, CAD drawings) in and out of a control library system that
> automatically tracks changes to the files. Build control.
> -Issue management: track development projects, accept bug reports from
> testing or the field, assign bugs for fixes, report progress.
[...]
> What have you found to be a good solution for these needs?
> CVS?
> A commercial package such as PVCS or some other?
> Home grown?
> Any thoughts?
I recommend CVS for version control. I've been using it for over six
years now with various employers and I really like it. It is more than
capable of meeting your version control needs.
I don't have any issue management recommendations. I haven't used any
that I really like.
Kevin
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