SCM

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

SCM, or Source Control Management, refers to the systems and practices used to track and manage changes to software code. It enables multiple developers to collaborate on a project by providing version control, branching, and merging capabilities. SCM systems, such as Git, help maintain a history of code changes, facilitate code reviews, and support continuous integration and deployment workflows.

Secure Settings Example

# Example of a secure Git configuration
[core]
  safecrlf = true  # Prevents committing files with mixed line endings
[commit]
  gpgSign = true   # Ensures commits are signed with a GPG key
[push]
  default = simple # Limits push to the current branch only

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of an insecure Git configuration
[core]
  safecrlf = false # Allows committing files with mixed line endings
[commit]
  gpgSign = false  # Commits are not signed, reducing traceability
[push]
  default = matching # Pushes all matching branches, increasing risk of errors