Seapine reloads config and test tracking tools
August 15, 2008 —
Although few developers can resist a challenge, that really shouldn’t be the case when speaking of one’s tools. Recognizing this, Seapine Software has reloaded its offerings in the areas of software configuration management (SCM), defect tracking, and test automation and planning, with ease of use as one of its objectives.
The company’s Surround SCM now works in an integrated fashion with Eclipse 3.3, JetBrains’ IntelliJ IDEA 6.0 and 7.0, and Sun Microsystems’ NetBeans. Meanwhile, the integration with Visual Studio in Surround SCM version 2008.1 adds the ability to create labels, merge files and set the file workflow state from within the shortcut menu. The update also includes a new view of Surround SCM’s branch list, with a hierarchical branch combo box that’s available from the Source Tree view’s Branch menu.
On the subject of branches, this release has new branch history capabilities, and allows administrators to restrict the ability to rollback branch promotes and rebases, preventing users from inadvertently undoing large numbers of file changes. The Surround SCM refresh also adds the ability to run multiple comparison windows by supporting multiple instances of the integrated Guiffy diff-merge utility.
Working directories in Surround SCM 2008.1 can now be opened from within the tool’s client to reduce the time spent looking for files on local machines. This can be done in a Linux or Solaris file manager, the Mac OS X Finder or Windows Explorer.
Meanwhile, things have proceeded apace with Seapine’s tools for defect tracking and test planning. TestTrack Studio 2008.1 now allows multiple top-level windows, letting users arrange and resize windows to suit their current work. A single parent view remains available for those who want to keep a tight rein on their screen real estate.
The TestTrack Studio update includes so-called silent events, with the aim of streamlining workflow by reducing unnecessary user interaction. The UI in this release has been reworked for efficiency, including the ability to resize toolbar icons and display toolbar buttons with icons, text or both.
New duplication options allow the use of test items as templates and the entry of multiple defects, test cases or test runs. History and workflow data as well as file attachments can be cloned, with the goal of making it easier to manage defects across multiple platforms or releases. TestTrack Studio 2008.1 also adds the ability to work with PostgreSQL as a backend database.
The company also updated its QA Wizard Pro test automation tool to release 2007.3, adding the ability to test applications built with Delphi for Win32 and .NET, and the ability to record and perform double-clicks on relevant controls. It also includes a line-by-line playback view of the execution, from either a playback status window or the Windows taskbar.
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