On SCM

We had an interesting discussion on SCM today. A PM was arguing configuration management of artifacts involves only checking in the final versions while working on the intermediate versions and not caring to check them in on a daily basis. Many people confuse or rather are arrogant/careless on not checking in their work. The configuration manager must ensure that not only the code but all other client deliverables including technical design, tech specs, code, etc. are checked in the version control. This helps. In the absence of a person, another one can take up the work and continue working on the code/deliverables. Thus, we ensure the work is not person dependent! And also since the deliverables are checked in daily, all versions of them are available at any moment so that if required they a branch can be taken and worked upon.