A Guide to Software Configuration Management (Artech House Computer Library) [Hardcover]

Alexis Leon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000 | ISBN-10: 1580530729 | ISBN-13: 978-1580530729

A comprehensive evaluation of Software Configuration Management (SCM). It provides a complete explanation of SCM, from the basic definition of SCM as a scientific tool that brings control to the development process, to the procedures for SCM implementation in any organization. It reviews each phase in the software development cycle, and demonstrates how SCM can help software developers avoid pitfalls at every step.

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About the Author

Alexis Leon is managing director of L & L Consultancy Services, providing software development consulting in India. Mr. Leon received his B.Tech and M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering from the Government College of Engineering Trivandrum, University of Kerala, India. He is a member of the Computer Society of India, the Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering, and the National Institute of Quality and Reliability. He is the author of more than 20 books on various computer topics.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 382 pages
• Publisher: Artech House (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580530729
• ISBN-13: 978-1580530729
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,316,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy-to-read, jargon free book on SCM, March 16, 2001

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Mary Joseph (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Guide to Software Configuration Management (Artech House Computer Library) (Hardcover)

This book is not like the other books on SCM. It is written in an easy-to-read and jargon free style and explains the SCM concepts, advantages and benefits of SCM. It also tells you how to implement SCM and what are the problems that you should be aware off. The chapter on SCM tools is excellent and so is the chapter on SCM in very large projects. Overall a very practical and user-friendly book. As a project manager of a large development project (more than 60 people), I have greatly benefitied from this book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide on SCM and to know the trade secrets!, September 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide to Software Configuration Management (Artech House Computer Library) (Hardcover)

You must be searching for SCM books because either you want to know more about it, or you are implementing SW at your organization, or you trying to achieve SEI level x assessment, or you are a researcher! "Am I right?" Then, don't miss to read this book. Unlike other books that seem like tutorials on SCM, this an excellent book that enables you to gain the confidence you need to understand, plan, implement, and manage SCM in your organization. The author has used jargon-free language to explain SCM in a practical manner. The best part of the book is the appendix where you can find more SCM resources that are available on the Internet! For those who are looking for successful, hassle free implementation of software systems, this is the most convenient roadmap!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The SCM Bible!, September 15, 2000

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G. Thomas "reubent" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Guide to Software Configuration Management (Artech House Computer Library) (Hardcover)

This is simply the best book that teaches you about software configuration management. There is not a more thorough book on the market today that better covers the topic and anyone who is involved with ANY aspect of SCM, who has not read this book is missing out. Many difficult topics are made so easy to grasp and the author draws on his vast experience to give excellent examples to illustrate different concepts.

In short, this book is a great addition to your reference library.