IBM Rational(R) ClearCase(R), Ant, and CruiseControl: The Java(TM) Developer's Guide to Accelerating and Automating the Build Process

Optimize your entire Java build and release process with ClearCaseA (R), Ant, and CruiseControl Better builds mean better software. Effective, regular build processes accelerate development and improve quality, helping you identify small problems early, before they grow complex and costly to fix. Now, there's a step-by-step guide to creating Java build processes that are right for your organization. Leading build and release management expert Kevin Lee introduces best practices for integrating and using three exceptionally powerful and recognized industry standard tools: IBM RationalA (R) ClearCase software configuration management system, the open source Ant build tool, and CruiseControl for automating continuous builds. No previous build experience is necessary: Lee thoroughly explains everything from configuring SCM environments and defining build scripts through to release packaging and deployment. He offers solutions and techniques for both Base ClearCase and Unified Change Management (UCM)-IBM Rational's best practice Software Configuration Management usage model. Key techniques are presented in real-world context, through a full-fledged three-tier application case study.Whether you are a software developer, manager, or integrator, this book will help you create better builds-and reap the benefits in efficiency, traceability, quality, and speed. Coverage includes A * Ensuring that every build you create is complete, consistent, and reproducible A * Configuring a ClearCase-controlled environment to support your development organization's build and release process A * Installing Ant and configuring it to build all of your project assets A * Integrating Ant with ClearCase and effectively using them together A * Installing CruiseControl and configuring it to schedule and automate different types of builds A * Integrating CruiseControl with ClearCase to schedule builds and automate baselines and reports A * Creating custom baseline and change request reports A * Setting up automatic notification whenever build problems arise A * Creating and packaging releasable, traceable builds with ClearCase and ClearQuestaA A

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Software Configuration Management Strategies and Rational ClearCase(R): A Practical Introduction (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)

Introduces basic concepts and the evolution of SCM tools. Explains how to coordinate parallel work both within a project and between multiple projects. Explores the issues and approaches to managing geographically distributed development projects. For software developers, managers, and technical leaders. Softcover. DLC: Software configuration management.

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The Art of ClearCase(R) Deployment: The Secrets to Successful Implementation

By using IBM Rational ClearCase, development teams can dramatically improve their productivity and responsiveness throughout the entire software lifecycle. Now, there's an easy-to-use ClearCase deployment guide for every team member: project managers, analysts, developers, and software customers.

Accessible, practical, and full of examples, The Art of ClearCase® Deployment demystifies all facets of deployment--from up-front planning through multisite integration. Authors Christian Buckley and Darren Pulsipher draw on nearly two decades of experience helping leading enterprises implement Rational technologies. They focus on the core issues associated with deployment, closely tying business and technical drivers to specific features and step-by-step implementation techniques.

This book will show you how to:

Take on the role of change agent: prepare yourself for the challenge
Understand the value of ClearCase in your organization and gain consensus for implementing it
Map your software manufacturing process and plan your deployment
Model change-management: actors, use cases, and problem domains
Enforce and automate high-efficiency development policies and processes
Walk through build and release management: frequency, automation, communication, and more
Integrate ClearCase with existing tools and systems
Support efficient, error-free development across geographically dispersed teams
Plan for ClearCase hardware and size your VOB repository
Iterate your system to improve efficiency and reduce build- and test-cycle times
Avoid pitfalls and troubleshoot problems with ClearCase deployments
Regardless of your previous software engineering experience, this book will help you shape and execute your ClearCase rollout to drive maximum business value--tomorrow, and for years to come.

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