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Glossary
implementation.
The process of testing developed components as units and integrating the results into
an executable system.
instrumentation.
The process that tracks the number of lines of code in the application under test, and
which of those lines have been tested. You use TestFactory to start an application by running a test
script. Instrumentation allows TestFactory to see the application's lines of code and determine which
lines are being run during the script. The process varies depending on the programming language of the
application.
iterative development.
The process of delivering a distinct sequence of executable files according to a
plan and evaluation criteria over the course of a project. Each executable file is more robust or contains
more features than the previous executable file; each new iteration moves you closer to the goal of
delivering a successful project.
mapping.
The process of identifying all windows and controls in an application, actions taken against
those elements, and the results of those actions, using Rational TestFactory.
method.
In object-oriented analysis and design, the implementation of an operation or procedure.
metrics.
The measurements of project activity.
object.
In object-oriented analysis and design, a software component that contains a collection of data
and methods (procedures) for operating on that data.
phase.
The time between two major project milestones, during which a well-defined set of objectives is
met, artifacts are completed, and decisions are made to move or not move into the next phase.
project.
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service. Temporary
means that every project has a definite beginning and a definite ending. Unique means that the product
or service is different in some distinguishing way from all similar products and services. Projects are
often critical components of the performing organizations' business strategy. Projects are performed by
people, constrained by limited resources, and planned, executed, and controlled.
project leader.
A person who allocates resources, shapes priorities, coordinates interactions with the
customers and users, and generally tries to keep the project team focused on the right goal. A project
leader also establishes a set of practices that ensures the integrity and quality of project activities and
artifacts.
Rational Administrator.
Tool that manages Rational projects and associates repositories to define a
Rational project. For more information, see Using the Rational Administrator.
Rational ClearCase LT.
Provides comprehensive configuration management, including version control,
workspace management, and process control.
Rational ClearQuest.
A highly customizable change request management tool that helps users track any
type of change activity
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defects and fixes, enhancement requests, documentation changes, and so on
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throughout the software development lifecycle. The ClearQuest Web interface allows users to perform
all major ClearQuest operations.
Rational ClearQuest MultiSite.
A highly customizable Windows and Web-based change request
management tool that helps geographically distributed users track any type of change activity
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defects
and fixes, enhancement requests, documentation changes, and so on
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throughout the software
development lifecycle by easily replicating a centralized database to each remote site and then
synchronizing the changes made at each site with changes made at other sites.
