Describes a process supporting software quality assessment and prediction and how to get there.
A measurement methodology based on the core precepts of Software Engineering Describes lessons learned during on-site research and application of software quality measurement Discusses how to reach the desirable end result, while most other models and assessment procedures for software quality tend only to concentrate on the end result An holistic approach to software quality measurement Goes beyond the all-encompassing answers to the "why" and "what" questions Offers specific, viable suggestions to help you deal with difficult problems Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Richard E. Nance
Attribut documentation maintenance organization process models product engineering quality assurance software engineering software quality statistical indicators
From the reviews:
"This is one of the few books in this area that addresses the 'quality' aspect based upon the important aspect of documentation. In addition, the book provides a basis for not only the software manager concerned with measurement implementation, but also the researcher in identifying the current state of the art and practice. This will be a key reference guide for anyone that is concerned with developing quality software." (William H Farr, PhD, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division)
"A thought provoking starter for a metrics professional with time to develop theory into practice. … good suggestions are made on typical things to measure. The code and test phases are well covered with extensive examples of metrics. The cost of the book is a small price to pay for the ideas it contains for a serious metrics practitioner, and it should provide some ideas for anyone involved in the measurement aspects of ISO 9001:2000." (Brian Peaker, British Computer Society, January, 2003)