Applying Software Metrics [Paperback]

Features a useful collection of important and practical papers on applying software metrics and measurement. The book details the importance of planning a successful measurement program with a complete discussion of why, what, where, when, and how to measure and who should be involved. Each chapter addresses these significant questions and provides the essential answers in building an effective measurement program.

The book differs from others on the market by focusing on the application of the metrics rather than the metrics themselves. The author's provide information based on actual experience with successful metrics programs. Each chapter includes a case study focusing on technology transfer and a set of recommended references. The book serves as a guide on the use and application of software metrics in industrial environments. It is specially designed for managers, product supervisors, and quality assurance personnel who want to know how to implement a metrics program.Acknowledgments.

Foreword: The Need for Measurement.

Chapter 1. Why Measure?

Science and Substance: A Challenge to Software Engineers (Norman Fenton, et al.).

Experimentation in Software Engineering (Victor R. Basili,et al.).

Software Risk Management: Principles and Practices (Barry W. Boehm).

Achieving Higher SEI Levels (Michael K. Daskalantonakis).

Successfully Applying Software Metrics (Robert B. Grady).

Using Metrics to Manage Software Projects (Edward F. Weller).

Using Metrics in Management Decision Making (George Stark, et al.).

Chapter 2. What to Measure?

The Measurement Process (William Hetzel).

The TAME Project: Towards Improvement-Oriented Software Environments (Victorl£6