Case Study: NetApp achieves lower latency and greater performance with Perforce Helix

NetApp boosts development with 4,000+ developers using Perforce Helix

NetApp, a leader in storage hardware and software, faced the challenge of managing a massive, distributed development environment with thousands of developers working on large codebases. To improve workflow and accelerate time to market for new products, they turned to the vendor Perforce and implemented its Helix version control system.

By using Perforce Helix, NetApp adopted a single branch development model and integrated it with key storage applications like FlexClone and Snapshot. This solution eliminated network latency for workspace creation and allowed seamless development across multiple sites. The results were dramatic, enabling 4,000+ developers to manage 500,000 daily changes efficiently while ensuring application integrity throughout the build and release cycles, significantly accelerating software delivery.

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