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Version control system for software development

US7680932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateSep 19, 2003
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/71
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A version control system for managing versioned files comprises a central server storing a repository of the versioned files. At least one proxy is connected to the central server. Each proxy includes a read-only cache for storing data from the repository. At least one client is connected to each of the proxies. Modifications to the versioned files may only be made by the central server.

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