SCM Tool

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

A Source Code Management (SCM) tool is a software application that facilitates the management of code changes in a collaborative environment. It allows multiple developers to work on the same codebase, track revisions, and manage version control. Popular SCM tools include Git, Subversion, and Mercurial, which help ensure code integrity and support branching and merging strategies.

Secure Settings Example

# Example for a Git repository configuration
[receive]
    denyNonFastForwards = true
[branch "main"]
    mergeOptions = "--no-ff"
[core]
    hooksPath = /path/to/secure/hooks

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of insecure Git repository configuration
[receive]
    denyNonFastForwards = false
[core]
    hooksPath = /path/to/untrusted/hooks