Leveraging the Power of Historical Data Through the Use of Trend Lines By Taylor Putnam (May 24, 2017) This article discusses (1) some of the challenges faced throughout the DoD's initiative to improve its software estimation process by leveraging historical data, (2) the data collection process used, and (3) how one can leverage data to improve software cost estimates. This article was originally published in Crosstalk Magazine.
Function Point Sampling Holds Promise for Software Metrics By Carol Dekkers (April 5, 2017) Despite some challenges, function points continue to grow as an excellent way to track agile project sizing.
Using Software Project Metrics By Donald Beckett (November 15, 2016) Software project measurement can be used to determine your current capabilities and assess project plan feasibility.
A Lead Role in Software Success By Donald Beckett (November 9, 2016) Many successful software projects have a few common traits, but continued success starts at the top with key leadership decisions.
5 Core Metrics to Reduce Outsourced Software Project Failure By Joe Madden (April 19, 2016) Lawrence Putnam Sr. discovered the “physics” of how engineers build software by successfully modeling the nonlinear relationship between the five core metrics of software: product size, process productivity, schedule duration, effort and reliability. A powerful tool that can be used at each phase of the software acquisition life cycle to help IT program managers make more objective, quantitative decisions.
10 Steps to Better Software Project Metrics By Carol Dekkers (August 13, 2015) How to build and maintain effective software process analytics