Build management variations
All companies do not build their applications
in the same way. Each company has its own special needs. Company Q
might be new and small with one product offering. Company V might
be large, offering several products on different platforms.
The task-based methodology includes the use of different features. Some of the features that build managers use are not documented in detail because they are not required. The features do, however, make the build manager's job much easier by automating operations and by keeping developers from performing operations that are complex.
The following information is intended to give direction to those companies for whom the standard methodology does not apply completely. If your company falls into this category, use a variant of the methodology to perform your build management duties.