What Software Specification Tools Do You Use?

IronWilliamCash writes "I currently work for a small software development company and for many years we have been using internally built tools for all our software specifications, bugs, change requests and the like. Traceability is a big issue as we are CMMI level 2, and thus our internal processes need to be clear and everything must be documented. We are currently looking into getting a unified solution for this, and after quite a bit of Googling, there are quite a few different options (Contour, Kovair, MKS, Doors, CaliberFM, Accept360, etc.). I was wondering: what do other Slashdotters use in their everyday life? Does it fulfill your needs? And what is the most important part in a specification management tool?"

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Re:Yay process

[davecb]

A dedication to process is a substitute for thinking.

It is, and when I'm too scared and exhausted to think, it's a lifesaver. That's why soldiers practice a LOT.

Good practices that have become habit are genuinely beneficial. Bad practices imposed from without get you killed.

Chose your practices well.

--dave