**Check out this super short, super simple 3-question survey on SurveyMonkey so we can make sure all your favorite version control tools work seamlessly in ServiceNow! Community Source Control Survey**
As developers, we tend to have strong preferences for the software and tools used to help write code. Eclipse vs. IntelliJ, or Vim vs. Emacs are just a couple of the common topics that can be cause for fiery debate. More recently, I've seen a lot of similar discussions on the tools used for source code management and versioning. As a fairly recent graduate, I feel pretty well indoctrinated into the Church of Git, and consider all other systems to be blasphemous. However, the more I work in the enterprise space, I've found that while some of the open source, distributed version control systems are wonderful to use as a single developer, when working within a larger team or company there's typically need for a version control system such as Perforce or Visual Studio that is more capable of meeting the compliance, auditing, and security needs of a larger enterprise. Often these software code management tools work in conjunction with a version control system such as Git or Subversion, but provide an additional layer on top of the versioning system to track commit history, enforce file permissions, and provide audit trails for each and every interaction.
As much as possible, I try to find my answers in data. However, as surprising as it might seem, the available data on what source control software developers are using in medium to large companies is quite sparse. This is especially true when trying to find current data on the compliance needs of source control software within enterprise or B2B companies. Even though I initially wince at the thought of taking a customer survey, now that I'm on the other side as a product manager, I've come to realize just how valuable and vital direct user feedback is.
In thinking about enhancements, integrations, and new products, there's nothing more important than talking to our customers directly. Not only can we be sure that what we're building will be of use, but your input helps shape the product in a huge way from overall look and feel to the specifics of how a feature is implemented. As a product manager, understanding the needs of our customers is my top priority, which is why I need your help.
To that end, I hope you find time to provide your input and take a short 3-question survey. No long essays, or complicated choice matrixes, just 3 simple multiple-choice questions. If you would be so kind, I've made a super easy SurveyMonkey survey to take. You can see a picture of the survey below, which doubles as a link when you click on it.
Feel free to comment on this blog post with any questions regarding the survey, or source control in general. I promise to take the time to respond to any and all comments. Also, if you would like to hear more about this topic, or would be interested in a live Expert Chat please comment below, or shoot me an email at Mike.Rogers@ServiceNow.com. I hope you find this useful, and am very much looking forward to getting as much feedback/discussion as possible!
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