version control

[Derek Atkins]

There are certainly arguments both ways..   But for quality control
purposes it might make a lot of sense to store your released files
in your SCCS.

-derek

Quoting Stephen Adler <adler at stephenadler.com>:

> Guys,
>
> I'm setting up a new repository for a business I'm consulting for. 
> They are currently a clear case house.
> One thing which I've noticed is that they store all output file from 
> the build into their clearcase repository.
> This goes against my philosophy that the only thing which goes into a 
> source code repository are the files
> which are needed to build the executables, and not the executables 
> themselves. Now I'm having
> seconds thoughts about my "what gets stored in a source code 
> repository" philosophy. Can anyone
> comment on whether its custom to archive the executables as well? One 
> issue is that I'm working
> under a quality system so control of files is required. I supposed 
> this meant control of source files,
> but perhaps control of derived binaries from the source files is also 
> required?
>
> As usual, all comments are greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers. Steve.
>
>
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