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BMC Compuware ISPW

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Software Configuration Management
March 2024
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Brenda Martin
Tracks code during the change process so that more than one group could have code checked out for change. ISPW...
It helped us move more toward an Agile development path. We are closer to that than we had been before because one of the main functions of ISPW is... Read more →
Anonymous User
Provides for the setup of software development teams in a sandbox environment. I would like to see external backup...
Visual SourceSafe 2005 allows for more than one developer to check-out the same source code file and contribute to it. This is just like with Git... Read more →
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  • "I like the seat-based licensing much more than MSU-based licensing, and that the cost has been competitive."
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    What do you like most about BMC Compuware ISPW?
    Top Answer:I think the most valuable features are code management, code deployment, and code generation. The fact that those three features are included makes BMC Compuware ISPW a robust product. If one of those… more »
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    What needs improvement with BMC Compuware ISPW?
    Top Answer:The solution could be improved by being better integrated with the open world. In the next release, I would like to have the ability to work in an open environment whilst remaining integrated with the… more »
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    What is your primary use case for BMC Compuware ISPW?
    Top Answer:Our primary use case is managing and deploying code. We also build outputs from the code.
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    Overview

    A modern, end-to-end Agile source code management, release automation and deployment automation tool that enables mainframe application developers at all skill levels to fulfill business requirements, optimize code quality, and improve developer productivity through mainframe DevOps. With ISPW, developers can:

    • Easily perform concurrent development to support Agile Development practices
    • Leverage Jenkins plugins to manage code throughout the lifecycle
    • Use REST APIs to automatically connect mainframe applications into modern DevOps toolchains
    • Collaborate with other developers through features like alerts when another programmer has checked out code
    • See versions of a program at multiple points in the development cycle to prevent incorrect overlaying and ensure smooth code integration
    • Access an intuitive relationship visualization that guides users to failure points
    Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, a file-level version control system that delivers restore point and team coordination capabilities.
    Sample Customers
    mBank, Standard Bank
    XP Investimentos, Weichert Lead Network, Arelik, ACS
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm32%
    Computer Software Company19%
    Insurance Company10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise84%
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    BMC Compuware ISPW is ranked 2nd in Software Configuration Management with 5 reviews while Visual SourceSafe is ranked 14th in Software Configuration Management. BMC Compuware ISPW is rated 8.6, while Visual SourceSafe is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of BMC Compuware ISPW writes "Tracks code during the change process so that more than one group could have code checked out for change. ISPW provides this tracking info real time helping move toward a more Agile environment". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Visual SourceSafe writes "Provides for the setup of software development teams in a sandbox environment. I would like to see external backup for project source code files to the cloud". BMC Compuware ISPW is most compared with Endevor and OpenText ChangeMan ZMF, whereas Visual SourceSafe is most compared with .

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