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News Release from: Perforce Software | Subject: Perforce version 2004.2
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 December 2004
Graphics speed search for code changes
Time-lapse View is a new feature of the Perforce fast software configuration management system.
Time-lapse View is a new feature of the Perforce fast software configuration management system Time-lapse View provides a graphical way to view the complete change history of individual text files stored in the Perforce repository
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 19 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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In a single window, developers can now instantly visualise changes to code over any user-defined time period using familiar graphical elements.
"Traditionally, developers are required to manually open files two at a time and hunt for specific code", said Christopher Seiwald, President and Chief Technology Officer of Perforce Software.
"The ability to view and contrast all versions of a file in a single merged view allows developers to save time and increases the accuracy of development activities such as debugging and code walkthrough".
Using Time-lapse View, Perforce users can rapidly detect which piece of code was added, deleted, or changed at any point in the lifecycle of a file.
Each change is identified by time and date, file revision number, and the developer responsible for the change.
A colour gradient instantly highlights the most recent code changes.
The sliding range control mechanism enables developers to narrow down their desired range of file revisions to find problems, examine merges, and review coding style and history.
No extra system configuration is required; Time-lapse View uses the wealth of information already available in Perforce.
"The context for viewing code evolution has now changed from comparing two file versions at a time, to seeing all revisions at once", Seiwald said.
"Even skilled command line veterans will be able to find code changes faster".
Time-lapse View is part of Perforce version 2004.2, and is available now.
Interested developers are invited to download and evaluate Perforce free from the Perforce website without obligation for a 45-day trial.
This offer includes free technical support during the evaluation period.
A free, fully functional, two-user version is also available from the website.
End-user licences, including one year of support and maintenance, start at $750 per seat; volume discounts are available.
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