DevOps and Version Control Reference

Track changes, version solutions, and collaborate with Git.

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Overview

ProView DS provides comprehensive DevOps capabilities through two integrated systems:

This hybrid approach maintains industrial-grade reliability while enabling modern CI/CD workflows, code reviews, and multi-environment deployments.

Architecture

Change Management Stack

Data Flow

Core Components

Track Changes Tools

Internal change tracking and analysis:

Git Integration

External version control and collaboration:

Workflow Integration

Development Lifecycle

Team Collaboration

Designer-Based Workflow:

1. Multiple users edit solution
2. Track Changes logs modifications
3. Version Control maintains consistency
4. Runtime diagnostics verify sync

Git-Based Workflow:

1. Changes exported to JSON
2. Developers review diffs
3. Pull requests for approval
4. Merge to main branch
5. Deploy from Git tags

Security & Compliance

Audit Features

Data Protection

Configuration

Track Changes Settings

Location: Track Changes → Recent Changes

Git Export Settings

Location: Solution → Settings → Version Control

Best Practices

Change Management

Track Changes:

• Configure appropriate persistence
• Review Recent Changes daily
• Monitor Version Control before deployment
• Use Cross-Reference before deletions
• Clean Unused Objects regularly

Git Integration:

• Enable auto-export for tracking
• Use meaningful commit messages
• Implement branching strategy
• Review changes through PRs
• Tag releases consistently

Performance Optimization

Limitations

Track Changes Limitations

Not Detected:

• Indirect string references
• External API access
• Dynamic object names
• Runtime-only changes

Git Export Limitations

Not Exported:

• Runtime tag values
• Historical data
• User passwords
• Temporary objects
• Binary executables

Troubleshooting

Integration Points

Internal Integration

External Integration