concept#Product#Delivery#Collaboration#Traceability
Versioning
Versioning is an approach to managing changes in software and documentation.
Versioning allows teams to track different stages of a project, document changes, and control access to previous versions.
Maturity
Established
Cognitive loadMedium
Classification
- ComplexityMedium
- Impact areaBusiness
- Decision typeDesign
- Organizational maturityAdvanced
Technical context
Integrations
GitHubBitbucketJIRA
Principles & goals
Document changesGrant access to old versionsCommunicate changes transparently
Value stream stage
Build
Organizational level
Team, Domain, Enterprise
Use cases & scenarios
Use cases
Scenarios
Compromises
Risks
- Flooding with versions can happen
- Lack of coordination among team members
- Possible issues when integrating changes
Best practices
- Conduct regular training
- Create clear documentation of processes
- Encourage team communication
I/O & resources
Inputs
- Development standards
- Project resources
- Team knowledge
Outputs
- Revised documentation
- Established processes
- Versioned software
Description
Versioning allows teams to track different stages of a project, document changes, and control access to previous versions. This enhances collaboration and facilitates traceability.
✔Benefits
- Improved traceability
- Better collaboration within the team
- Faster management of changes
✖Limitations
- Requires a certain level of management
- Can lead to confusion if not well documented
- Additional effort compared to a non-versioned approach
Trade-offs
Metrics
- Number of revisions
The total number of versions of a document or software.
- Average time between revisions
The average time span between two versions.
- User satisfaction
Level of user satisfaction with the version control process.
Examples & implementations
Git for Software Development
A widely used version control software for managing source code.
Markdown for Documentation
An accessible format for creating and managing documented content.
JIRA for Project Management
A tool for tracking tasks and versions in projects.
Implementation steps
1
Prepare and plan the versioning process
2
Train team members
3
Implement version control system
⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks
Technical debt
- Non-optimized versioning
- Outdated documentation
- Review of versions not automated
Known bottlenecks
BureaucracyMisunderstandingsEntry barriers
Misuse examples
- Versions without change history
- Lack of version control policies
- Insufficient backup of versions
Typical traps
- Flooding with unnecessary versions
- Confusion due to multiple revisions
- Unclear responsibilities
Required skills
Knowledge of version control systemsTeamwork and communicationDocumentation skills
Architectural drivers
Modularity of softwareTechnological infrastructureCollaboration models
Constraints
- • Resource availability
- • Technological compatibility
- • Compliance with standards