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Monday, September 22, 2008 6:41 AM

TFS - Branching Guidance II (a peek at a forthcoming quick reference poster)

The branching guidance quick reference poster has evolved to a point where it is 50% complete in terms of content and structure, but still has to be reviewed extensively once the missing scenario section ... the big empty space on the right ... is complete. Anti-patterns of "gotchas" were included initially, but removed as the general feeling was that the quick reference poster should cover basic branching plans (left) and common branching scenarios (right). As some of the feedback I received...
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Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:32 AM

TFS Branching Guidance II - Revised Look & Feel

We have changed the look and feel of diagrams in the Guidance II document, making lines thinner, removing the start and end branch icon and reducing the font size.   What do you think of this revised look&feel? Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it!
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Saturday, July 12, 2008 11:57 AM

SQL Load Test Tool ... the VSTS rangers release another great codeplex project!

The VSTS Rangers have done it again, by releasing another great tool on codeplex. Find the SQL Load Test tool here . The description is copied from Codeplex and I quote: Project Description This tool takes a SQL Profiler trace file and generates a unit test that replays the same sequence of database calls found in the trace file. The unit test is designed to be used in a Visual Studio Load Test. The code generated is easily modifiable so that data variation can be introduced for the purpose of doing...
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Friday, July 11, 2008 8:15 AM

VSTS Rangers - Guidance II Status Update

Last night we had the first of the Guidance II status update meeting with the VSTS Champs, including MVPs, Rangers and other honourable Microsoft delegates q;-) Thanks Bijan and Chuck ( that's the guy who gives MVPs 5min to collect lunch at the MVP Summit...a real champ! ), for hosting and coordinating a great session. In short, the feedback and the voting results were extremely positive and I believe that this project is not only firmly on its way, but will add immense value to the community...
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Saturday, June 21, 2008 2:54 PM

TFS Branching Guidance II - Proposed look and feel for diagrams

As per Team System Branching Guidance II ... "Attack of the Clones" .... we need your input the VSTS Rangers have embarked on an exciting journey to update the branching guidance. We are working on a new look & feel for the diagrams, which is both professional and appealing ... but most importantly is simple, avoiding unnecessary clutter and noise. The following is the proposed look & feel, with legends: We are finalising the template early next week ... comments? Share this post...
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:12 PM

Team System Branching Guidance II ... "Attack of the Clones" .... we need your input!

The VSTS Rangers and MVPs have started an exciting project to upgrade the TFS Branching Guidance, which can be found here . We need your constructive input of what is good, bad, missing, incorrect and field scenarios would be highly appreciated as input to the upgrade. Have you got a scenario not covered by the current guidance, are you unhappy or uncertain with some of the current content, have you got any ideas we can incorporate? IF yes, then please submit the information and have your say! The...
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