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Applied Software Measurement: Global Analysis of Productivity and Quality
Contributor(s): Jones, Capers (Author)
ISBN: 0071502440     ISBN-13: 9780071502443
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
OUR PRICE:   $98.80  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: May 2008
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BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General
- Computers | Web - Web Programming
- Computers | Databases - General
Dewey: 005.14
LCCN: 2008011458
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.54" W x 9.07" (2.32 lbs) 662 pages
 
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Effectively forecast, manage, and control software across the entire project lifecycle

Accurately size, estimate, and administer software projects with real-world guidance from an industry expert. Fully updated to cover the latest tools and techniques, Applied Software Measurement, Third Edition details how to deploy a cost-effective and pragmatic analysis strategy. You will learn how to use function points and baselines, implement benchmarks and tracking systems, and perform efficiency tests. Full coverage of the latest regulations, metrics, and standards is included.

  • Measure performance at the requirements, coding, testing, and installation phases
  • Set function points for efficiency, cost, market share, and customer satisfaction
  • Analyze quality and productivity using assessments, benchmarks, and baselines
  • Design and manage project cost, defect, and quality tracking systems
  • Use object-oriented, reusable component, Agile, CMM, and XP methods
  • Assess defect removal efficiency using unit tests and multistage test suites

Contributor Bio(s): Jones, Capers: - Capers Jones is a renowned author, consultant, and speaker. He was the founder and chairman of Software Productivity Research (SPR), where he retains the title of Chief Scientist Emeritus. Jones is the author of Estimating Software Costs, Second Edition.