{"id":239,"date":"2026-10-13T01:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T01:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scmgalaxy.com\/tutorials\/2010\/04\/16\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T01:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T01:31:03","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"scmGalaxy Overview: SCM Community Mission, Training Model, and Tooling Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally published on 2010-04-16; fully revised and updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">scmGalaxy is presented in the original post as a community-driven initiative focused on software configuration management (SCM), SDLC optimization, agile practices, and productivity improvements for development teams. This rewritten page is for engineers, team leads, and training coordinators who want a clear, structured view of what was offered, who it targeted, and how the engagement model was described.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/scmgalaxy-about.png\" alt=\"about-scmgalaxy\" class=\"wp-image-4254\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/scmgalaxy-about.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/scmgalaxy-about-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What scmGalaxy set out to do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the original article, scmGalaxy aimed to help community members and organizations improve development delivery through better configuration management, build and release engineering, CI-oriented practices, testing discipline, issue tracking, and code quality support. The scope is heavily centered on practical engineering workflows in Java and related enterprise delivery stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original profile also states that scmGalaxy provided consulting, mentoring, and instructor-led training in areas such as version management, build automation, continuous integration, test-driven practices, and automated testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice areas highlighted in the original profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Version and configuration management<\/strong> for source control and change tracking<\/li><li><strong>Build and release engineering<\/strong> for reliable packaging and delivery<\/li><li><strong>Continuous integration workflows<\/strong> to improve feedback and quality<\/li><li><strong>Code quality and automated checks<\/strong> to reduce defects earlier<\/li><li><strong>Agile-aligned team enablement<\/strong> through hands-on workshops<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training delivery model and course structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The source describes job-oriented training for candidates from engineering or software backgrounds, especially those entering or transitioning into build and release engineering. It mentions instructor-led offerings in India (including Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and Hyderabad), with on-site delivery and customization for team needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Format<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Delivery mode<\/th><th>What the original post says<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Intensive workshop<\/td><td>1 day<\/td><td>On-site<\/td><td>Mix of teaching and lab exercises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intensive workshop<\/td><td>2 days<\/td><td>On-site<\/td><td>Mix of teaching and lab exercises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customized team training<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>At client premises<\/td><td>Tailored to participant and organization requirements<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historical contact details in the source include <a href=\"mailto:info@scmGalaxy.com\">info@scmGalaxy.com<\/a> and references to blogs at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scmGalaxy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.scmGalaxy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical engagement workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the original description, the training approach can be summarized as a practical workflow from requirement discussion to hands-on implementation and follow-up mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"mermaid\">\nflowchart TD\n    A[Discuss team goals] --> B[Select workshop scope]\n    B --> C[Assess participant baseline]\n    C --> D[Instructor led sessions]\n    D --> E[Hands on lab work]\n    E --> F[Apply SCM and CI practices]\n    F --> G[Follow up mentoring]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools referenced across SCM, build, CI, and quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original article lists a broad set of tools used by contributors and in related practice areas. The table below reorganizes those mentions by category for easier scanning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Tools mentioned in the original post<\/th><th>Typical use area<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Version control and CM<\/td><td>Perforce, MKS, CVS, SVN, VSS, Git, ClearCase, PVCS<\/td><td>Source\/version management and change control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build and CI<\/td><td>Ant, Maven, CruiseControl, AnthillPro, Bamboo, Hudson, OpenMake, Buildbot, Electric Cloud<\/td><td>Build orchestration, automation, and CI feedback loops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quality tooling<\/td><td>Sonar, PMD, CheckStyle, Clover, FindBugs<\/td><td>Code quality analysis and reporting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Packaging and installer tooling<\/td><td>Wise Studio, InstallAnywhere, InstallShield, Izpack<\/td><td>Packaging and release artifact preparation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illustrative commands aligned with the curriculum themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The source is program-focused rather than command-focused. The examples below are <strong>illustrative<\/strong> commands that match the named domains (version control and build\/test automation).<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\">set -euo pipefail\n\n<span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Example source retrieval<\/span>\nsvn checkout https:<span class=\"hljs-comment\">\/\/example.com\/svn\/team-project\/trunk<\/span>\ngit <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">clone<\/span> https:<span class=\"hljs-comment\">\/\/example.com\/org\/team-project.git<\/span>\n\n<span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Example build and verification<\/span>\nmvn clean verify\nant clean test<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audience, assumptions, and learning approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Primary audience:<\/strong> SCM engineers, build\/release engineers, and developers<\/li><li><strong>Assumed baseline:<\/strong> practical development knowledge and basic SDLC understanding<\/li><li><strong>Approach:<\/strong> modular and flexible training based on participant requests<\/li><li><strong>Hands-on emphasis:<\/strong> source claims approximately 80% lab work<\/li><li><strong>Learning materials:<\/strong> source mentions notes, lab solutions, certificate, and tool media<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contributors listed in the original post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original page includes contributor bios and tool experience snapshots. Named contributors include Rajesh Kumar, Praveen Marakkoor, Tushar Patil, Brajesh Kumar Rai, Michael Feighner, and Praveen Thakur, with focus areas spanning SCM, build\/release engineering, packaging, CI, and quality tooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best practices before using this profile for decision-making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Validate whether course formats, locations, and contact channels are still active.<\/li><li>Confirm current toolchain relevance (some listed tools may now be legacy in many teams).<\/li><li>Ask for an updated syllabus, lab environment details, and expected learner outcomes.<\/li><li>Request trainer availability, recent delivery references, and post-training support model.<\/li><li>Map course modules to your current CI\/CD platform and governance requirements.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This revised profile explains scmGalaxy\u2019s original community mission, training approach, and toolchain focus across SCM, build, release, and code quality practices. 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