An Example of Using Key Performance Indicators for Software Development
An Example of Using Key Performance Indicators for Software Development
Process Efficiency Evaluation.
Abstract - This paper gives an overview of possible Key
Performance Indicators (KPI) that can be used for software process efficiency evaluation. The overview is based on currently used KPIs in software development projects on CPP platform. The most important KPIs are analyzed, and their usage in the process efficiency evaluation is discussed. The outcome of the measurement is used to initiate further process adjustments and improvements. In addition, there is possibility to perform benchmarking between different development projects, and based on collected data easier search for best practices in the projects that can be broadly implemented. Some proposals and future directions in the area of process measurement are given.
I. INTRODUCTION
All successful software organizations implement measurement as part of their day-to-day management and technical activities. Measurement provides the objective information they need to make informed decisions that positively impact their business and engineering performance. In successful software organizations, measurement-derived information is treated as an important resource and is made available to decision makers throughout all levels of management.
The way measurement is actually implemented and used in a software organization determines how much value is realized in terms of business and engineering performance. Measurement is most effective when implemented in support of an organization’s business and technical objectives and when integrated with the existing technical and management activities that define a software project. Measurement works best when it provides objective information related to the risks and problems that may impact a project’s defined objectives.
In other words, measurement works best when it is considered a significant, integral part of project
management
Process Efficiency Evaluation.
Abstract - This paper gives an overview of possible Key
Performance Indicators (KPI) that can be used for software process efficiency evaluation. The overview is based on currently used KPIs in software development projects on CPP platform. The most important KPIs are analyzed, and their usage in the process efficiency evaluation is discussed. The outcome of the measurement is used to initiate further process adjustments and improvements. In addition, there is possibility to perform benchmarking between different development projects, and based on collected data easier search for best practices in the projects that can be broadly implemented. Some proposals and future directions in the area of process measurement are given.
I. INTRODUCTION
All successful software organizations implement measurement as part of their day-to-day management and technical activities. Measurement provides the objective information they need to make informed decisions that positively impact their business and engineering performance. In successful software organizations, measurement-derived information is treated as an important resource and is made available to decision makers throughout all levels of management.
The way measurement is actually implemented and used in a software organization determines how much value is realized in terms of business and engineering performance. Measurement is most effective when implemented in support of an organization’s business and technical objectives and when integrated with the existing technical and management activities that define a software project. Measurement works best when it provides objective information related to the risks and problems that may impact a project’s defined objectives.
In other words, measurement works best when it is considered a significant, integral part of project
management