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IT Manager Webcast: Application Platform: Branching and Merging: Which Approach Is Right for You (Level 200)

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Overview Software Configuration Management (SCM) is often one of the first areas implemented in an application Life cycle Management (ALM) road map. It has the potential to build tremendous support for the vision, or cause significant heartache if not implemented well. The secret to success is to take the opportunity to step back and critically examine the business objectives behind the SCM, and then build a process that is customized to the business. This webcast provides a high-level understanding of the different approaches that can be taken for branching and merging.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft Tips
Live Date	17th January 2008 00:00 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	Software Engineering, Application Development

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