Applied Software Measurement: Global Analysis of Productivity and Quality [Hardcover]

Capers Jones (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071502440 | ISBN-13: 978-0071502443 | Publication Date: April 11, 2008 | Edition: 3

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

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 662 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 3 edition (April 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071502440
• ISBN-13: 978-0071502443
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you own just one book on software metrics . . ., November 19, 2008

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Thomas M. Cagley Jr. "www.spamcast.net" (Avon Lake, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Applied Software Measurement: Global Analysis of Productivity and Quality (Hardcover)

Caper's Thrid Edition of Applied Software Measurement continues the tradition of being indispensable reference materials for the software process improvement professional. I own two copies, one for my suitcase when I travel and one for the office (no kidding).

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive source (again!), February 23, 2010

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Gary A. Gack "Gary Gack "ProcessFusion"" (Fleming Isle, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Applied Software Measurement: Global Analysis of Productivity and Quality (Hardcover)

I've been following Capers work for more than 20 years and he has once again done a great service for the software industry. Applied Software Measurement is both comprehensive, candid, and realistic. I've made extensive use of Capers data in my new book, "Managing the Black Hole: The Executive's Guide to Software Project Risk"
ISBN-13:978-1-935602-01-9(available mid-March).