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Summary: Great Overview
Review: Keneflick talks like he knows the business of source control and builds. My knowledge of these critical functions was based on experience and errors. (Hey, I'm a code monkey!) After reading the first seven chapters I now have a better idea how software configuration should function.The book also provides a working knowledge of CVS, SourceSafe, and scripting builds.
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Summary: Realistic and practical. Right amount of info
Review: SCM books range from highly detailed to general overviews. This one has just enough theory and background, and a lot of detail for two specific environments: (1) CVS and (2) SourceSafe. If you are not using either tool this book may not be the best resource. Highlights include the way the book covers the use of the two tools in great detail, ensuring that readers in Microsoft and UNIX/Linux environments have realistic guidelines for implementing and effectively using SCM in their specific environments. Note that the examples are slanted towards the Microsoft .NET and Linux environments, which make this material relevant to a significant number of readers. SCM as a discipline is clearly and succinctly covered. I like the way the book examines both roles and processes, and the emphasis on tasks. These make this book one of the most practical I've read because nuances of each tool, as well as unique build requirements for each of the environments are clearly covered. If you work with either CVS or SourceSafe and want to quickly learn how to best employ either tool in their target environments for an effective SCM process this book will prove invaluable.
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Summary: Realistic and practical. Right amount of info
Review: SCM books range from highly detailed to general overviews. This one has just enough theory and background, and a lot of detail for two specific environments: (1) CVS and (2) SourceSafe. If you are not using either tool this book may not be the best resource. Highlights include the way the book covers the use of the two tools in great detail, ensuring that readers in Microsoft and UNIX/Linux environments have realistic guidelines for implementing and effectively using SCM in their specific environments. Note that the examples are slanted towards the Microsoft .NET and Linux environments, which make this material relevant to a significant number of readers. SCM as a discipline is clearly and succinctly covered. I like the way the book examines both roles and processes, and the emphasis on tasks. These make this book one of the most practical I've read because nuances of each tool, as well as unique build requirements for each of the environments are clearly covered. If you work with either CVS or SourceSafe and want to quickly learn how to best employ either tool in their target environments for an effective SCM process this book will prove invaluable.
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