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Yong Seok Kang
Useful for version control but UI is slow
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  • "This is a very expensive product."
  • "IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."

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    What do you like most about IBM Rational ClearCase?
    Top Answer:The tool had features similar to Git for version control. It offered branching and merging capabilities, providing better control over code management. Integration was possible with other tools… more »
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    Top Answer:IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive.
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    What needs improvement with IBM Rational ClearCase?
    Top Answer:The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool.
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    8th
    out of 16 in Version Control
    Views
    921
    Comparisons
    650
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    197
    Rating
    6.0
    12th
    out of 16 in Version Control
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    449
    Comparisons
    401
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    Rational ClearCase
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    Overview

    IBM Rational ClearCase is an enterprise-grade configuration management system that provides controlled access to software assets, including requirements, design documents, models, test plans and test results. It be can be integrated with other IBM solutions, including IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational ClearQuest, IBM Rational Asset Manager and IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.

    Surround SCM is the source code management tool that seamlessly integrates with Helix ALM, allowing you to work with source code and work items from either application. With the built-in integration between Helix ALM and Surround SCM, you can build and release specific fixes and features instead of just shipping blocks of code.
    Sample Customers
    Atos SE, FEI, STM
    Siemens AG, First Choice Health, CureSearch
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Healthcare Company17%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise76%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    IBM Rational ClearCase is ranked 8th in Version Control with 6 reviews while Surround SCM is ranked 12th in Version Control. IBM Rational ClearCase is rated 6.4, while Surround SCM is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of IBM Rational ClearCase writes "Useful for version control but UI is slow ". On the other hand, IBM Rational ClearCase is most compared with Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, IBM Rational ClearQuest and Helix Core, whereas Surround SCM is most compared with Git, Helix Core and GitHub.

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