2. Focus Areas

The focus areas for best practice are

1. GUI Tools

   • Use GUI CVS client

2. Developer Sandbox

   • Keep System clocks in Sync

   • Do not share the sandbox

   • Stay in sync with the repository

   • Do not work outside the sandbox

   • Cleanup after Completion

   • Check-in Often

3. CVS Server Configuration

   • CVS access control

   • Server side scripting

   • Server Notification

4. Branching and Merging

   • Assign ownership to Trunk and Branches

   • Tag each release

   • Create a branch after each release

   • Make bug fixes to branches only

   • Make patch releases from branches only

5. Change Propagation

   • Merge branch with the trunk after release

6. Software Builds

   • Build Early and Build Often

   • Automate build Process completely

   • All necessary files must be checked-in before build

7. Institutionalize CVS in the Organization

   • Implement Change Management Process

   • Make CVS Usage part of Objectives

   • Collect metrics on CVS usage