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Random Somewhat Programming Related Question

Brisingr Aerowing2-Feb-13 14:39

Brisingr Aerowing

2-Feb-13 14:39

What tools do you guys like to use for building/installing/testing/generating documentation(?)/etc?

I personally like:

* RhodeCode[^] as the SCM
* Jenkins[^] as the CI Server
* NAnt[^] as the build tool
* NUnit[^] as the unit testing framework
* Sandcastle Help File Builder[^] as the documentation generator
* Either WiX[^] or Unicode NSIS[^] as the installer.

Bob Dole
The internet is a great way to get on the net.

2.0.82.7292 SP6a

Re: Random Somewhat Programming Related Question

Gary R. Wheeler3-Feb-13 2:01

Gary R. Wheeler

3-Feb-13 2:01

Build: VBscript, C++, and a little batch for good measure

Install: Inno Setup[^]; like Porsche, there is no substitute.

Test: I have Marcia the Testing Terrier, the best QA technician I've ever worked with.

Documentation: Microsoft Word, for what documentation we produce. We don't 'document' our code, other than the comments in the code itself.

Software Zen: delete this;

Re: Random Somewhat Programming Related Question

Brisingr Aerowing3-Feb-13 4:09

Brisingr Aerowing

3-Feb-13 4:09

I found InnoSetup to be kind of restrictive on the naming of component groups (e.g. no spaces, alphanumeric only, etc). It also has some other interesting 'features' that are kind of annoying. At least NSIS allows spaces in group text.

Bob Dole
The internet is a great way to get on the net.

2.0.82.7292 SP6a

Re: Random Somewhat Programming Related Question

Gary R. Wheeler3-Feb-13 4:20

Gary R. Wheeler

3-Feb-13 4:20

My favorite Inno Setup 'feature' is that it has nothing to do with Windows Installer.

Software Zen: delete this;

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