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'''Springloops''' is a web-based [[Git (software)|Git]] and [[Subversion (software)|Subversion]] [[Revision control|version control]] and [[Shared web hosting service|hosting service]] with integrated [[Software deployment|deploy]] and code collaboration features for [[Web developer|web]] and [[Softwaresoftware developer|software developers]]s. Springloops was also the name of the company behind the service until it rebranded to 84kids in May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kuś|first1=Aleksander|title=Welcome to 84kids!|url=http://84kids.com/welcome-to-84kids/|website=84kids.com|accessdate=15 July 2014|date=22 May 2013}}</ref>.

Springloops can be used both from the [[Command-line interface|command line]] and through a web-based [[Graphical user interface|graphical interface]] shared with BamBam!, Chime and Anchor [[Application software|apps]] from 84kids.

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==History==

Springloops launched in late 2006 as an SVN version control and deploy and was gradually growing into a full-scale [[project management application]]. v2.0 was released in June 2009<ref>{{cite web|last1=Szczepankowski|first1=Szymon|title=Springloops 2.0 launched!|url=http://84kids.com/springloops-2-0-launched|website=84kids.com|accessdate=15 July 2014|date=29 April 2009}}</ref> with new interface and features: [[Task (project management)|tasks]], [[time tracking software|time tracking]], [[wiki]] module and [[Git (software)|Git]] support. On May 5, 2013, the service was [[Upgrade|upgradedupgrade]]d to v3.0<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kuś|first1=Aleksander|title=It's official: Springloops v3.0 is up and running!|url=http://84kids.com/its-official-springloops-v3-0-is-up-and-running/|website=84kids.com|accessdate=15 July 2014|date=066 May 2013}}</ref> and received a heavy graphical overhaul. The core features were extracted into four separate apps (probably for [[marketing]] reasons): BamBam! (tasks), Chime (time tracking), Anchor (wiki) and Springloops which retained its original allocation of source & deploy tool. The apps can be used separately or integrated within one account, depending on user needs and profile.

Springloops launched in late 2006 as an SVN version control and deploy and was gradually growing into a full-scale [[project management application]]. v2.0 was released in June 2009<ref>{{cite web|last1=Szczepankowski|first1=Szymon|title=Springloops 2.0 launched!|url=http://84kids.com/springloops-2-0-launched|website=84kids.com|accessdate=15 July 2014|date=29 April 2009}}</ref> with new interface and features: [[Task (project management)|tasks]], [[time tracking software|time tracking]], [[wiki]] module and [[Git (software)|Git]] support. On May 5, 2013, the service was [[Upgrade|upgraded]] to v3.0<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kuś|first1=Aleksander|title=It's official: Springloops v3.0 is up and running!|url=http://84kids.com/its-official-springloops-v3-0-is-up-and-running/|website=84kids.com|accessdate=15 July 2014|date=06 May 2013}}</ref> and received a heavy graphical overhaul. The core features were extracted into four separate apps (probably for [[marketing]] reasons): BamBam! (tasks), Chime (time tracking), Anchor (wiki) and Springloops which retained its original allocation of source & deploy tool. The apps can be used separately or integrated within one account, depending on user needs and profile.

The software’s account settings also mention Turbine, described “discussions and note-taking for teams.” It’s been greyed out and labeled “Coming soon” since the division, however.

==Post-upgrade controversy==

The v3.0 upgrade spawned a wide range of reactions, especially due to drastic changes in [[User interface|UI]] and [[User experience|UX]]. In September 2013 the company released a major update which was a direct response to the feedback from users. The team wrote:

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==Integrations==

Pre-v3.0 iterations of Springloops allowed integration with [[Basecamp Classic]] project management software. The current version does not allow any [[Third-party software component|third-parties]] in favor of the other apps by 84kids that altogether form one integrated [[Project management software|project management platform]] for web and software developers.

At the moment Springloops does not provide an open [[API]] that could be used for custom-made integrations, although the company states that works on API have commenced and are currently in progress.<ref>{{cite web|title=API in progress...|url=https://www.facebook.com/84kids/photos/a.259909824146769.1073741827.186581168146302/268590063278745/|website=84kids Facebook profile|accessdate=15 July 2014|date=18 June 2013}}</ref>. Users can, however, configure [[Web-hook|web hooks]] to send data and trigger events on designated URLs.

==See also==

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*[http://www.springloops.io/ Springloops]

*[http://84kids.com/ 84kids]

*[http://antyweb.pl/springloops-w-sluzbie-developerow/ "Springloops - W służbie developerów"] ("Springloops: in service of developers") Paweł Iwaniuk, Antyweb, 088 September 2008

*[http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/13/15-useful-project-management-tools/ "15 useful project management tools"] Cameron Chapman, [[Smashing Magazine]], 13 November 2008

== References ==

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