DENVER - September 8, 2001 - SCM Labs, Inc., a Denver-based software configuration management (SCM) solution provider, today announced availability of Quartet 1.1TM. The new release is an upgrade to Quartet 1.0, SCM Labs' cross-platform SCM solution software.
Quartet 1.1 brings additional and expanded functionality to the Java-based tool, which was initially launched in early July.
"Quartet's current user base is diverse and includes web designers, a mutual fund company, and a provider of telecommunications, software development and quality assurance," SCM Labs' President Steve Konieczka said. "All our clients are really excited about the enhancements to the GUI and Change Control functionality."
SCM is the process by which software development organizations store, organize, access and update software files in the development cycle. Also included in the scope of SCM is the process used to build usable releases of software, as well as the management of the environment necessary to run the software, including operating systems, applications and other run-time considerations.
The most notable advantage of Quartet 1.1 is the addition of Change Request functionality. "Automating software change processing is essential to a strong SCM solution," says Scott Lehman, CEO and founder of the company.
Quartet is based on the solution methodology SCM Labs developed over seven years of field experience. The methodology incorporates four essential areas of effective SCM: Version Control, Change Control, Build Control and Dependency Control. Change Control refers to the process by which software is changed and fixed; from initial change request through final production software.
"A well-defined and consistent change control process is also the foundation for effective workflow, and that's key to streamlining software development efforts. It translates directly to time and cost savings," Lehman said.
The new release also provides a Microsoft Common Source Code Control API (known as SCC API or SCCI). This interface allows easy integration with a long list of Microsoft Windows-based development products including Visual Studio, HomeSite, Powerbuilder, Visual C++ and others. When users are able to interface directly with Quartet via these tools, the software development process becomes even more efficient.
Unique to Quartet, a "Run" function is also offered as a GUI or command line function. "Run" will kick off user-written scripts without exiting the Quartet application. A script is a list of commands placed into one file that can be run to accomplish multi-step tasks during the software development process.
Software "Build" functionality is now a one-button feature in the Quartet 1.1 GUI. Previously, "Build" was included only in Quartet's command-line interface.
The new release also provides command-line "diff" file comparison functionality.
Founded in 1995 by now-CEO Scott Lehman, SCM Labs is a privately-held company with a sole focus in the field of SCM. In addition to Quartet software, the company provides custom SCM solutions, consulting, and support.