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'''Collaborator''' is a peer [[code review]] and document review [[software]] application by [[SmartBear Software]], headquartered in [[Somerville, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Moore|first1=Madison|title=Nokia IoT portfolio, SmartBear introduces Collaborator 10.0, and new Google Springboard and Google Sites—SD Times news digest: June 14, 2016|url=http://sdtimes.com/nokia-iot-portfolio-smartbear-introduces-collaborator-10-0-new-google-springboard-google-sites-sd-times-news-digest-june-14-2016/|website=SD Times Software Development|publisher=BZ Media LLC.|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bridgwater|first1=Adrian|title=Peer Review Across Docs and Code|url=http://www.drdobbs.com/testing/peer-review-across-docs-and-code/240150143|website=Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development|publisher=UBM|accessdate=21 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Berkholz; Gilma|first1=Donnie; Marie|title=SmartBear releases new version of Collaborator code-review tool|url=https://smartbear.com/SmartBear/media/pdfs/SmartBear-Collaborator-451-Research.pdf|website=451 Research|publisher=451 Research, LLC|accessdate=26 June 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=SmartBear Collaborator|url=http://www.codework-solutions.com/smartbear-collaborator/|website=Codework -Solutions|publisher=Codework Solutions|accessdate=26 June 2017}}</ref> This tool is used by teams to standardize their review process, reduce defects early, and speed up their development timelines. Companies in highly-regulated industries like Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace, Finance, and Embedded Systems also use the detailed review reports in Collaborator to meet compliance burdens.
'''Collaborator''' is a peer [[code review]] and document review [[software]] application by [[SmartBear Software]], headquartered in [[Somerville, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Moore|first1=Madison|title=Nokia IoT portfolio, SmartBear introduces Collaborator 10.0, and new Google Springboard and Google Sites—SD Times news digest: June 14, 2016|url=http://sdtimes.com/nokia-iot-portfolio-smartbear-introduces-collaborator-10-0-new-google-springboard-google-sites-sd-times-news-digest-june-14-2016/|website=SD Times Software Development|publisher=BZ Media LLC.|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bridgwater|first1=Adrian|title=Peer Review Across Docs and Code|url=http://www.drdobbs.com/testing/peer-review-across-docs-and-code/240150143|website=Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development|publisher=UBM|accessdate=21 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Berkholz; Gilma|first1=Donnie; Marie|title=SmartBear releases new version of Collaborator code-review tool|url=https://smartbear.com/SmartBear/media/pdfs/SmartBear-Collaborator-451-Research.pdf|website=451 Research|publisher=451 Research, LLC|accessdate=26 June 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=SmartBear Collaborator|url=http://www.codework-solutions.com/smartbear-collaborator/|website=Codework -Solutions|publisher=Codework Solutions|accessdate=26 June 2017}}</ref> This tool is used by teams to standardize their review process, reduce defects early, and speed up their development timelines. Companies in highly-regulated industries like Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace, Finance, and Embedded Systems also use the detailed review reports in Collaborator to meet compliance burdens.

== Key features ==
* Custom workflows and review templates make Collaborator flexible to the needs of each team or project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smartbear.com/product/collaborator/features/custom-peer-review-templates/|title=Custom Review Templates|last=|first=|date=|website=Smartbear.com|accessdate=February 14, 2018}}</ref>
* Detailed reports and metrics that enable teams to drive a [[Continual improvement process|continuous improvement process]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smartbear.com/product/collaborator/features/reporting-and-metrics/|title=Reporting and Metrics|last=|first=|date=|website=Smartbear.com|accessdate=February 14, 2018}}</ref>
* E-signatures, time stamps, and custom checklists for meeting compliance standards like [[ISO 26262]], [[DO-178C]], and [[Capability Maturity Model Integration|CMMI]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smartbear.com/product/collaborator/features/regulatory-compliance/|title=Managing Regulatory Compliance|last=|first=|date=|website=Smartbear.com|accessdate=February 14, 2018}}</ref>
* Defect marking by severity and real-time comments make it easy to see the status of code and document reviews and whether issues have been resolved or not.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smartbear.com/product/collaborator/features/defect-tracking-and-management/|title=Defect Tracking and Management|last=|first=|date=|website=Smartbear.com|accessdate=February 14, 2018}}</ref>


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Revision as of 05:11, 20 February 2020

Collaborator
Developer(s)SmartBear Software
Initial release2003 (2003) as Code Collaborator
Stable release
11.4 / September 26, 2018
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris BSD
Available inEnglish
TypePeer Code and Document Review
LicenseProprietary
Websitesmartbear.com/product/collaborator/overview/

Collaborator is a peer code review and document review software application by SmartBear Software, headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.[1][2][3] [4] This tool is used by teams to standardize their review process, reduce defects early, and speed up their development timelines. Companies in highly-regulated industries like Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace, Finance, and Embedded Systems also use the detailed review reports in Collaborator to meet compliance burdens.

Integrations

Collaborator integrates with a number of source control management tools, bug tracking tools, and integrated development environments such as:

History

  • Collaborator was originally named Code Collaborator as the original product of SmartBear software founded by Jason Cohen in 2003 [7] [8] [9]
  • Cohen sold Smartbear in 2010 as part of a merger of three different companies Automated QA, Pragmatic Software and SmartBear. [10]
  • Code Collaborator was the winner of the 2008 collaboration tools Jolt award [11]

References

  1. ^ Moore, Madison. "Nokia IoT portfolio, SmartBear introduces Collaborator 10.0, and new Google Springboard and Google Sites—SD Times news digest: June 14, 2016". SD Times Software Development. BZ Media LLC. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  2. ^ Bridgwater, Adrian. "Peer Review Across Docs and Code". Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development. UBM. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  3. ^ Berkholz; Gilma, Donnie; Marie. "SmartBear releases new version of Collaborator code-review tool" (PDF). 451 Research. 451 Research, LLC. Retrieved 26 June 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "SmartBear Collaborator". Codework -Solutions. Codework Solutions. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  5. ^ Cobb, Deb. "CodeCollaborator". Eclipse Marketplace. The Eclipse Foundation. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  6. ^ Bridgwater, Adrian. "SmartBear Collaborator 8.2 Works With Excel". Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development. UBM. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  7. ^ Cohen, Jason. "Jason Cohen". Business Insider. Business Insider Inc. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  8. ^ Alm, Helix. "Code Collaborator TestTrack Integration". Perforce. Perforce. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  9. ^ Riccetti, Rick. "Code Collaborator and Surround SCM". Perforce. Perforce. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  10. ^ Kho, Nancy. "C-Suite Conversations: An Interview with Jason Cohen, CTO, WP Engine". EContent. Information Today Inc. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Jolt Award Winners Announced". Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development. UBM. Retrieved 26 June 2017.