A Guide to Branching and Merging Patterns

Software configuration management(SCM)practices are at the forefront of managing a process for a development team. Choosing the correct branching pattern can either make a good development team great, or cause confusion and pain for the development team. In this white paper, AccuRev explores:

• The underlying reasons and goals for creating branches
• Branching pattern options and how they apply to today's development practices
• The tools a team needs to have in place in order to branch and merge efficiently