Applying Software Metrics - Paul Oman - Bog

The answers to why, what, where, when, and how to measure is in your hands. Applying Software Metrics features a useful collection of important and practical papers on software metrics and measurement. The book explores the importance of planning a successful measurement program and examines who should be involved in the process. 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 chapters 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. It is a guide on the use and application of software metrics in industrial environments. The book is specially designed for managers, product supervisors, and quality assurance personnel who want to know how to implement a metrics program.