Other Helpful Software

This section covers other helpful software in detail normally used in a development environment. This normally used software includes version control software, modeling tools, testing software, and build and deployment tools. This section is meant to introduce you to such tools if you aren't currently using them.

Version Control Software

When several people are developing software over different releases, it becomes necessary to manage source code making up the project. Version control software such as Rational ClearCase, Merant PVCS, Microsoft SourceSafe, and Concurrent Versions System (CVS) helps manage this process. The main benefits of version control software are

  • Organization of software resources— Allows the separation ...

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