Re: Help with my first SRVPGM

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David FOXWELL wrote:
> The big problem is when this happens : a new module is written and is
> used by one of those modules that is in many BNDDIRs. We have to put
> the new module into all those BNDDIRs. Then recompile all those
> programs. As the same modules become used by more and more programs,
> there is a kind of snowball effect. The addition of a new module
> means more and more recompiles.

This can be addressed by using a good change control system (such as MKS 
Implementer <grin/>).

A good SCM system will maintain (or use an external) cross reference 
table that indicates which programs use which modules, so it will know 
which programs need to be recompiled.  When you move the program from 
the development location to the QA location, all the necessary programs 
will be automatically recompiled along with the module.

david
(who works for MKS in addition to running these lists)

p.s. Obviously, if you would like some information on Implementer, feel 
free to contact me privately.