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This is a general-purpose computer
term that can refer to the way you have your computer
set up. It is also used to describe the total combination
of hardware components that make up a computer system
and the software settings that allow various hardware
components of a computer system to communicate with
one another. 1. The components that make up a computer
system (which model and what peripherals). 2. The
physical arrangement of those components (what's placed
and where). 3. The software settings that enable two
computer components to talk to each other (as in configuring
communications software to work with a modem).
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What is
Software Configuration Management?
The purpose of Software Configuration
Management (SCM) is to identify the state and
configuration of a software project and be able
to control changes to maintain the software's
integrity, traceability, and accountability
throughout the software life cycle. The core
objective of SCM is to bring control to the
development process through:
- increasing development productivity,
- supporting better control over the project,
- supporting better project management, - reducing
errors and bugs.
- supporting faster problem identification and
bug fixes, - improving customer goodwill. |
One problem is that a single SCM
solution is not suited for all projects. While the
core SCM objectives and functions remain the same,
the SCM system has to be tailored for each project.
--- SCM Process for the Technical
Writer ---
Many software projects I've seen
changed course daily. One day the product worked one
way, the next day it was completely different. Many
of the writers at these companies walked out the door
mumbling that "the company wasn't ready for documentation."
Actually, this is the norm for many newer software
companies and you'd be surprised how ready they are
to have you!
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