A practical approach to software metrics

Author

Kulik, Peter

Author_Institution

KLCI Inc., USA

Volume

2

Issue

1

fYear

2000

Firstpage

38

Lastpage

42

Abstract

Metrics programs that create meaningful change in software practice must start with business goals in mind. Software metrics are quantitative standards of measurement for various aspects of software projects. A well-designed metrics program will support decision making by management and enhance return on the IT investment. There are many aspects of software projects that can be measured, but not all aspects are worth measuring. Starting a new metrics program or improving a current program consists of five steps: identify business goals; select metrics; gather historical data; automate measurement procedures; and use metrics in decision making

Keywords

business data processing; software development management; software metrics; automated measurement procedures; business goals; decision making; historical data; metrics programs; practical approach; quantitative standards; return on IT investment; software metrics; software practice; software projects; Costs; Decision making; Investments; Job shop scheduling; Measurement standards; Project management; Software measurement; Software metrics; Software standards; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

IT Professional

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1520-9202

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/6294.819938

Filename

819938