Software metrics provide a basis for decisions in the development process. Metrics provide information about results while illuminating how work is really done. SPR’s experience in development of metrics programs over many years can assist your organizations in determining how to evaluate business problems, prioritize and quantify improvement strategies, and measure return on investment (ROI).
The basic idea has its roots in the Goal-Question-Metric (GQM) method, which was originated by V.Basili and D.Weis as a result of both practical experience and academic research. GQM is used to derive software measures from measurement questions and goals. The SPR approach expands on this idea. In our process, called a Software Metrics Implementation Planning Workshop (smIPW) we use a variation of GQM to help organizations identify appropriate metrics to use. Working together with management, we align objectives and metrics to deliver a effective business solutions. Leveraging SPR’s knowledge capital will guarantee construction of an effective program that fits your needs. Our consultants have many years of experience in applying this approach to unique situations.
Whether you have a well established metrics program or are just getting , SPR’s Metrics Practice can provide you with cost effective, aggressive support to identify and solve your software development issues.
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