Collaborator (software)

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.

History

  • Collaborator was originally named Code Collaborator as the original product of SmartBear software founded by Jason Cohen in 2003.[5][6][7]
  • Code Collaborator was the winner of the 2008 collaboration tools Jolt award.[8]
  • Cohen sold Smartbear in 2010 as part of a merger of three different companies Automated QA, Pragmatic Software and SmartBear.[9]

References

  1. ^ Moore, Madison (14 June 2016). "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. ^ Cohen, Jason. "Jason Cohen". Business Insider. Business Insider Inc. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  6. ^ Alm, Helix. "Code Collaborator TestTrack Integration". Perforce. Perforce. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  7. ^ Riccetti, Rick. "Code Collaborator and Surround SCM". Perforce. Perforce. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Jolt Award Winners Announced". Dr. Dobb's The World of Software Development. UBM. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  9. ^ Kho, Nancy. "C-Suite Conversations: An Interview with Jason Cohen, CTO, WP Engine". EContent. Information Today Inc. Retrieved 21 June 2017.