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Re: A basic question

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Sitaram Chamarty <sitaramc@gmail.com>
Date
Oct 12, 2012, 00:58 UTC
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On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:08 PM, Jim Vahl <jv@wmdb.com> wrote:
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> Drew,
>
> Thanks for responding to my email!
>
> Yes, I did read most of the Book, although I admit that I skimmed over some
> of the more technical parts.  There is still a key part of how git is used
> in a commercial environment which I don't understand.
>
> When we release a new version of our product, it is comprised of over a
> hundred files.  Some of these files have not changed for years, and some
> have been revised/fixed/updated quite recently.  But what is key is that all
> of these components have passed a review and testing process.  A very
> important piece of information is what revision of each file made it into
> the release.

I'm afraid I don't have anything to add to what was already said but I can't resist asking: are you coming from clearcase?

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Message 6 of 9 in “A basic question”
  1. Jim VahlOct 10, 2012
  2. Drew NorthupOct 10, 2012
  3. Jim VahlOct 11, 2012
  4. James NylenOct 11, 2012
  5. Enrico WeigeltOct 11, 2012
  6. Sitaram ChamartyOct 12, 2012
  7. PJ WeisbergOct 12, 2012
  8. Dov GrobgeldOct 11, 2012
  9. Jim VahlOct 12, 2012

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