The only book on the market to offer complete coverage of the topic, Software Configuration Management explores the full spectrum of configuration management techniques. It delineates a common approach to problems that any team-based development environment requires. Managers and members of development teams can then use a common, multipurpose approach to overcome everyday obstacles encountered in controlling software projects. The book teaches how development problems can be identified or avoided and discusses management, planning, and measurement. Written in an easy-to-read style, the book emphasizes simple techniques, uses real-world examples, and offers a wealth of templates and samples.