Measuring The Software Process

Author : William A. Florac,Anita D. Carleton
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0201604442

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Measuring the Software Process by William A. Florac,Anita D. Carleton Pdf

"While it is usually helpful to launch improvement programs, many such programs soon get bogged down in detail. They either address the wrong problems, or they keep beating on the same solutions, wondering why things don't improve. This is when you need an objective way to look at the problems. This is the time to get some data." Watts S. Humphrey, from the Foreword This book, drawing on work done at the Software Engineering Institute and other organizations, shows how to use measurements to manage and improve software processes. The authors explain specifically how quality characteristics of software products and processes can be quantified, plotted, and analyzed so the performance of software development activities can be predicted, controlled, and guided to achieve both business and technical goals. The measurement methods presented, based on the principles of statistical quality control, are illuminated by application examples taken from industry. Although many of the methods discussed are applicable to individual projects, the book's primary focus is on the steps software development organizations can take toward broad-reaching, long-term success. The book particularly addresses the needs of software managers and practitioners who have already set up some kind of basic measurement process and are ready to take the next step by collecting and analyzing software data as a basis for making process decisions and predicting process performance. Highlights of the book include: Insight into developing a clear framework for measuring process behavior Discussions of process performance, stability, compliance, capability, and improvement Explanations of what you want to measure (and why) and instructions on how to collect your data Step-by-step guidance on how to get started using statistical process control If you have responsibilities for product quality or process performance and you are ready to use measurements to manage, control, and predict your software processes, this book will be an invaluable resource.

Author : B. A. Kitchenham
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015037827493

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Software Metrics by B. A. Kitchenham Pdf

The author explains what is meant by software measurement and how to decide what to measure; how to use measurement to support different aspects of a process improvement programme; how to set quantitative goals using a pragmatic approach to the Goal-Question-Metric paradigm; how to set up a metrication programme and design a data collection system; and how to analyse the software data collected.

Author : Nicole Forsgren PhD,Jez Humble,Gene Kim
Publisher : IT Revolution
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781942788355

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Accelerate by Nicole Forsgren PhD,Jez Humble,Gene Kim Pdf

Winner of the Shingo Publication Award Accelerate your organization to win in the marketplace. How can we apply technology to drive business value? For years, we've been told that the performance of software delivery teams doesn't matter―that it can't provide a competitive advantage to our companies. Through four years of groundbreaking research to include data collected from the State of DevOps reports conducted with Puppet, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim set out to find a way to measure software delivery performance―and what drives it―using rigorous statistical methods. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research, making the information accessible for readers to apply in their own organizations. Readers will discover how to measure the performance of their teams, and what capabilities they should invest in to drive higher performance. This book is ideal for management at every level.

Author : Juan J. Cuadrado-Gallego
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783540855521

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Software Process and Product Measurement by Juan J. Cuadrado-Gallego Pdf

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the International Workshop on Software Measurement, IWSM-Mensura 2007, held in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in November 2007. The 16 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. The papers deal with aspects of software measurement like function-points measurement, effort and cost estimates, prediction, industrial experiences in software measurement, planning and implementing measurement, measurement-based software process improvement, best practices in software measurement, usability and user interaction measurement, measurement of open source projects, teaching and learning software measurement as well as new trends and ontologies for software measurement.

Author : Ph.D., John C. Munson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780203011188

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Software Engineering Measurement by Ph.D., John C. Munson Pdf

The product of many years of practical experience and research in the software measurement business, this technical reference helps you select what metrics to collect, how to convert measurement data to management information, and provides the statistics necessary to perform these conversions. The author explains how to manage software development

Author : Ralf Kneuper
Publisher : Springer
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319988450

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Software Processes and Life Cycle Models by Ralf Kneuper Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of software processes, covering in particular the following essential topics: software process modelling, software process and lifecycle models, software process management, deployment and governance, and software process improvement (including assessment and measurement). It does not propose any new processes or methods; rather, it introduces students and software engineers to software processes and life cycle models, covering the different types ranging from “classical”, plan-driven via hybrid to agile approaches. The book is structured as follows: In chapter 1, the fundamentals of the topic are introduced: the basic concepts, a historical overview, and the terminology used. Next, chapter 2 covers the various approaches to modelling software processes and lifecycle models, before chapter 3 discusses the contents of these models, addressing plan-driven, agile and hybrid approaches. The following three chapters address various aspects of using software processes and lifecycle models within organisations, and consider the management of these processes, their assessment and improvement, and the measurement of both software and software processes. Working with software processes normally involves various tools, which are the focus of chapter 7, before a look at current trends in software processes in chapter 8 rounds out the book. This book is mainly intended for graduate students and practicing professionals. It can be used as a textbook for courses and lectures, for self-study, and as a reference guide. When used as a textbook, it may support courses and lectures on software processes, or be used as complementary literature for more basic courses, such as introductory courses on software engineering or project management. To this end, it includes a wealth of examples and case studies, and each chapter is complemented by exercises that help readers gain a better command of the concepts discussed.

Author : William A. Florac,Anita D. Carleton
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0134544447

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Measuring the Software Process by William A. Florac,Anita D. Carleton Pdf

Author : Watts S. Humphrey
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015019579021

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Managing the Software Process by Watts S. Humphrey Pdf

The author, drawing on years of experience at IBM and the SEI, provides here practical guidance for improving the software development and maintenance process. He focuses on understanding and managing the software process because this is where he feels organizations now encounter the most serious problems, and where he feels there is the best opportunity for significant improvement. Both program managers and practicing programmers, whether working on small programs or large-scale projects, will learn how good their own software process is, how they can make their process better, and where they need to begin. "This book will help you move beyond the turning point, or crisis, of feeling over-whelmed by the task of managing the software process to understanding what is essential in software management and what you can do about it." Peter Freeman, from the Foreword 0201180952B04062001

Author : Rory O'Connor,Nathan Baddoo,Juan J. Cuadrado-Gallego,Ricardo Rejas Muslera,Kari Smolander,Richard Messnarz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642041334

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Software Process Improvement by Rory O'Connor,Nathan Baddoo,Juan J. Cuadrado-Gallego,Ricardo Rejas Muslera,Kari Smolander,Richard Messnarz Pdf

This textbook is intended for SPI (software process improvement) managers and - searchers, quality managers, and experienced project and research managers. The papers constitute the research proceedings of the 16th EuroSPI (European Software Process Improvement, www.eurospi.net) conference held in Alcala (Madrid region), September 2–4, 2009, Spain. Conferences have been held since 1994 in Dublin, 1995 in Vienna (Austria), 1997 in Budapest (Hungary), 1998 in Gothenburg (Sweden), 1999 in Pori (Finland), 2000 in Copenhagen (Denmark), 2001 in Limerick (Ireland), 2002 in Nuremberg (G- many), 2003 in Graz (Austria), 2004 in Trondheim (Norway), 2005 in Budapest (Hungary), 2006 in Joensuu (Finland), 2007 in Potsdam (Germany), 2008 in Dublin (Ireland), and 2009 in Alcala (Spain). EuroSPI established an experience library (library.eurospi.net) which will be conti- ously extended over the next few years and will be made available to all attendees. EuroSPI also created an umbrella initiative for establishing a European Qualification Network in which different SPINs and national initiatives join mutually beneficial collaborations (ECQA – European Certification and Qualification Association, www.ecqa.org). With a general assembly during October 15–16, 2007 through Euro-SPI partners and networks, in collaboration with the European Union (supported by the EU L- nardo da Vinci Programme) a European certification association has been created (www.eu-certificates.org, www.ecqa.org) for the IT and services sector to offer SPI knowledge and certificates to industry, establishing close knowledge transfer links between research and industry.

Author : Stephen H. Kan
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0201729156

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Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering by Stephen H. Kan Pdf

""This is the single best book on software quality engineering and metrics that I've encountered."" --Capers Jones, from the Foreword"Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering, Second Edition," is the definitive book on this essential topic of software development. Comprehensive in scope with extensive industry examples, it shows how to measure software quality and use measurements to improve the software development process. Four major categories of quality metrics and models are addressed: quality management, software reliability and projection, complexity, and customer view. In addition, the book discusses the fundamentals of measurement theory, specific quality metrics and tools, and methods for applying metrics to the software development process.New chapters bring coverage of critical topics, including: In-process metrics for software testingMetrics for object-oriented software developmentAvailability metricsMethods for conducting in-process quality assessments and software project assessmentsDos and Don'ts of Software Process Improvement, by Patrick O'TooleUsing Function Point Metrics to Measure Software Process Improvement, by Capers Jones In addition to the excellent balance of theory, techniques, and examples, this book is highly instructive and practical, covering one of the most important topics in software development--quality engineering. 0201729156B08282002

Author : David N. Card,Robert L. Glass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015017699508

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Measuring Software Design Quality by David N. Card,Robert L. Glass Pdf

Author : Alan J. Perlis,Frederick Sayward,Mary Shaw
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0262160838

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Software Metrics by Alan J. Perlis,Frederick Sayward,Mary Shaw Pdf

Software Metrics is the first book to survey its subject, measuring its present extent, describing its characteristic features, and indicating directions of potential expansion.

Author : Ph.D., John C. Munson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-03-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781135505769

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Software Engineering Measurement by Ph.D., John C. Munson Pdf

The product of many years of practical experience and research in the software measurement business, this technical reference helps you select what metrics to collect, how to convert measurement data to management information, and provides the statistics necessary to perform these conversions. The author explains how to manage software development

Author : Caitlin Sadowski,Thomas Zimmermann
Publisher : Apress
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781484242216

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Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering by Caitlin Sadowski,Thomas Zimmermann Pdf

Get the most out of this foundational reference and improve the productivity of your software teams. This open access book collects the wisdom of the 2017 "Dagstuhl" seminar on productivity in software engineering, a meeting of community leaders, who came together with the goal of rethinking traditional definitions and measures of productivity. The results of their work, Rethinking Productivity in Software Engineering, includes chapters covering definitions and core concepts related to productivity, guidelines for measuring productivity in specific contexts, best practices and pitfalls, and theories and open questions on productivity. You'll benefit from the many short chapters, each offering a focused discussion on one aspect of productivity in software engineering. Readers in many fields and industries will benefit from their collected work. Developers wanting to improve their personal productivity, will learn effective strategies for overcoming common issues that interfere with progress. Organizations thinking about building internal programs for measuring productivity of programmers and teams will learn best practices from industry and researchers in measuring productivity. And researchers can leverage the conceptual frameworks and rich body of literature in the book to effectively pursue new research directions. What You'll LearnReview the definitions and dimensions of software productivity See how time management is having the opposite of the intended effect Develop valuable dashboards Understand the impact of sensors on productivity Avoid software development waste Work with human-centered methods to measure productivity Look at the intersection of neuroscience and productivity Manage interruptions and context-switching Who Book Is For Industry developers and those responsible for seminar-style courses that include a segment on software developer productivity. Chapters are written for a generalist audience, without excessive use of technical terminology.

Author : Jürgen Münch,Ove Armbrust,Martin Kowalczyk,Martín Soto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642242915

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Software Process Definition and Management by Jürgen Münch,Ove Armbrust,Martin Kowalczyk,Martín Soto Pdf

The concept of processes is at the heart of software and systems engineering. Software process models integrate software engineering methods and techniques and are the basis for managing large-scale software and IT projects. High product quality routinely results from high process quality. Software process management deals with getting and maintaining control over processes and their evolution. Becoming acquainted with existing software process models is not enough, though. It is important to understand how to select, define, manage, deploy, evaluate, and systematically evolve software process models so that they suitably address the problems, applications, and environments to which they are applied. Providing basic knowledge for these important tasks is the main goal of this textbook. Münch and his co-authors aim at providing knowledge that enables readers to develop useful process models that are suitable for their own purposes. They start with the basic concepts. Subsequently, existing representative process models are introduced, followed by a description of how to create individual models and the necessary means for doing so (i.e., notations and tools). Lastly, different possible usage scenarios for process management are highlighted (e.g. process improvement and software process simulation). Their book is aimed at students and researchers working on software project management, software quality assurance, and software measurement; and at practitioners who are interested in process definition and management for developing, maintaining, and operating software-intensive systems and services.