Software Development Metrics

Software Development Metrics, Volume 1, serves as a practical handbook for project managers and team leads who need to track and guide software delivery. This technical guide addresses how modern agile software development and Scrum methodologies have redefined meaningful measurements. By identifying key characteristics of organizational structures and process models, the book helps readers select the most appropriate metrics for their specific team needs. It provides professional insights into the mechanics and common abuses of various software measurement techniques used for steering and monitoring process improvement.

The content focuses on gathering, analyzing, and effectively using data to define development methods. Readers learn to build tools for tracking key metrics and developing data-based early warning systems. This management resource covers essential topics such as planning predictability and differentiating true improvement from simple change. Through field-tested techniques, Software Development Metrics, Volume 1, offers a clear path for applying software measurement within both traditional and adaptive development environments.