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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.

Key features

  • Custom workflows and review templates make Collaborator flexible to the needs of each team or project.[5]
  • Detailed reports and metrics that enable teams to drive a continuous improvement process.[6]
  • E-signatures, time stamps, and custom checklists for meeting compliance standards like ISO 26262, DO-178C, and CMMI.[7]
  • 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.[8]

Integrations

Collaborator integrates with a number of source control management tools, bug tracking tools, and integrated development environments such as:[9][10]

History

  • Collaborator was originally named Code Collaborator as the original product of SmartBear software founded by Jason Cohen in 2003 [14] [15] [16]
  • Cohen sold Smartbear in 2010 as part of a merger of three different companies Automated QA, Pragmatic Software and SmartBear. [17]
  • Code Collaborator was the winner of the 2008 collaboration tools Jolt award [18]

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. ^ "Custom Review Templates". Smartbear.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  6. ^ "Reporting and Metrics". Smartbear.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  7. ^ "Managing Regulatory Compliance". Smartbear.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  8. ^ "Defect Tracking and Management". Smartbear.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  9. ^ "Latest release of Collaborator by SmartBear increases integration with third-party tools via external API". SD Times Software Development. SD Times Newswire. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Collaborator Integrations". Smartbear.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  11. ^ "SmartBear Announces New Collaborator Integration with GitLab and Enhanced Integrations with GitHub and Bitbucket". Yahoo Finance. Business Wire. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  12. ^ Cobb, Deb. "CodeCollaborator". Eclipse Marketplace. The Eclipse Foundation. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  13. ^ Bridgwater, Adrian. "SmartBear Collaborator 8.2 Works With Excel". Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development. UBM. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  14. ^ Cohen, Jason. "Jason Cohen". Business Insider. Business Insider Inc. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  15. ^ Alm, Helix. "Code Collaborator TestTrack Integration". Perforce. Perforce. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  16. ^ Riccetti, Rick. "Code Collaborator and Surround SCM". Perforce. Perforce. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  17. ^ Kho, Nancy. "C-Suite Conversations: An Interview with Jason Cohen, CTO, WP Engine". EContent. Information Today Inc. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  18. ^ "Jolt Award Winners Announced". Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development. UBM. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
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