{"product_id":"practical-perforce-9780596101855","title":"Practical Perforce","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Laura Wingerd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: O'Reilly Media\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: O'Reilly Media\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Software Development \u0026amp; Engineering - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen developers build software, they're able to keep track of all the different versions and all the components they use with software configuration management (SCM) systems. One of the more popular SCM products is Perforce. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Authored by Perforce's own VP of product technology, \u003ci\u003ePractical Perforce\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal complement to the existing product manual, focusing less on the 'how\" and more on the \"why\" and \"when.\" The book is not only a helpful introduction to Perforce, it's an enlightening resource for those already familiar with this versatile SCM product. Whether you're a programmer, product manager, or build engineer, you stand to benefit from the many insider tips and ideas presented in this convenient guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003ePractical Perforce\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into two main parts. Part I offers a whirlwind technical tour, complete with careful descriptions of basic and advanced Perforce commands designed to give you a baseline knowledge. Part II describes the big picture-using Perforce in a collaborative software development. It outlines recommended best practices and quickly shows how to implement them with the Perforce operations introduced in Part I. Throughout the book, you'll learn how to maximize Perforce so it completes tasks like these in the most efficient manner possible: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep track of changes as you conduct concurrent parallel work on files \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog activity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerate reports on who did what when \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare, merge and branch files \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore files and file configurations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestore lost bug fixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recognizing the pitfalls and practices of an SCM system like Perforce is absolutely essential to producing good software. Now, with \u003ci\u003ePractical Perforce\u003c\/i\u003e, you have the edge you need to ensure success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"O'Reilly Media","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45116256649367,"sku":"9780596101855","price":2854.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780596101855.webp?v=1767271535","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/practical-perforce-9780596101855","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}