Audience
Dev teams that want to ensure a high level of software quality
About SmartBear Collaborator
Customize and Scale Your Peer Review Process for Code and Documents With Collaborator. Collaborator is the premier peer code & document review tool for development teams that take software quality seriously. Comprehensive Review Capabilities – Review source code, design docs, requirements, user stories, test plans, and documentation in one tool. Proof of Review – Ensure proof with electronic signatures & detailed reports to meet regulatory compliance standards. Support for 11 SCMs, including Git, SVN, TFS, Perforce, CVS, ClearCase, RTC, & more. Integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Eclipse, Visual Studio, & more. Real-Time Updates. Threaded chat shows conversations as well as highlights changes & defects for visibility during each code review. Each team and project has unique requirements. Why would the same type of review work for everything? With custom review templates and checklists in Collaborator, it is easy to build peer review frameworks.
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SmartBear
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SmartBear Collaborator Frequently Asked Questions
SmartBear Collaborator Product Features
Application Development
Collaboration Tools
Supported
Debugging
Supported
Mobile Development
Supported
Reporting/Analytics
Supported
Software Development
Supported
Web App Development
Supported
Access Controls/Permissions
Not Supported
Code Assistance
Not Supported
Code Refactoring
Not Supported
Compatibility Testing
Not Supported
Data Modeling
Not Supported
Deployment Management
Not Supported
Graphical User Interface
Not Supported
No-Code
Not Supported
Source Control
Not Supported
Testing Management
Not Supported
Version Control
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