Patent attributes
A method is provided for managing software. The method comprises: when a first version of a software development file in a first software development zone is modified, placing a record of the file in a log of modified files; when an attempt is made to open a second version of the file in a second software development zone, comparing an identity of the second version of the file to the log of modified files; and when a match is detected between the identity of the second version of the file and a record of a file in the log of modified files, providing to a computer terminal associated with the second software development zone a notification that indicates that a modification has been made to a version of the file and further indicates an identity of a software developer associated with the first software development zone.