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I think you'd be surprised how many companies can't make a build in one step and don't have a bug database. You're probably right about source control, but I'd argue that a lot of companies use it simply to backup their code and don't even scratch the surface of the benefits of source control.

Rob Sobers
– Rob Sobers

2010-09-17 02:38:59 +00:00
Commented Sep 17, 2010 at 2:38
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When I started at my current job we had a source control system, but builds were done on one guy's machine and only he knew all the steps, and bugs were tracked on paper. These are all "fixed" now, but I'd never take these things for granted.

Arjailer
– Arjailer

2011-01-11 17:23:33 +00:00
Commented Jan 11, 2011 at 17:23
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Just look at the job postings on SO. The number of them that fail the first three is surprising.

Django Reinhardt
– Django Reinhardt

2020-05-27 12:54:24 +00:00
Commented May 27, 2020 at 12:54
@DjangoReinhardt I'd forgotten about these questions. They used to appear as a tick list on SO job postings. Not seen any of those for years. It's not like job ads have much in the way of information for those that might be interested.

Tom Hawtin - tackline
– Tom Hawtin - tackline

2020-05-27 13:52:38 +00:00
Commented May 27, 2020 at 13:52

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