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Subject:RE: Do you log your changes? From:Paul Hanson <phanson -at- Quintrex -dot- com> To:"techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:10:50 -0600
Yes, I have a detailed log of what changes I make to the doc. I note the HTML file, corresponding PDF file, the project that caused the change, what I did with the version number, the date I worked on it and the specific changes I made, including paragraphs or entire topics that were completely new. This doc is for my own use and not shared with any of my co-workers. I do not use a source management system. I do run a DOS batch file on Friday afternoon so I can always go back to that if I have to.
Paul
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Subject: Do you log your changes?
Do most people keep a detailed log of changes they make from release to release of a document or a Help? (Military style?)
Or do you just provide a high-level overview of major stuff for the QA guys to look for?
Or.... do you rely on a source management system to preserve history and differences?
Other?
Kevin McLauchlan
Senior Technical Writer
SafeNet, Inc.
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