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processes, including support for

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. It includes a built-in issue tracking system that allows users to log and track bugs, defects, and other issues that arise during the software development process. It also includes a version control system that allows users to track changes to their code over time and collaborate with other team members. Apart from all these functions, Razor has a release

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that allows users to manage the release process for their

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, including tracking the status of different releases and managing the distribution of software to customers and other stakeholders. Razor runs on

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, NT,

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, or Motif environments. It was developed as an integrated product to support

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for

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