Object-Oriented Metrics: Measures of Complexity [Facsimile] [Paperback]

Brian Henderson-Sellers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0132398729 | ISBN-13: 978-0132398725 | Publication Date: December 14, 1995 | Edition: 1

Object-oriented (OO) metrics are an integral part of object technology — at the research level and in commercial software development projects. This book offers theoretical and empirical tips and facts for creating an OO complexity metrics (measurement) program, based on a review of existing research from the last several years. Covers moving through object-oriented concepts as they related to managing the project lifecycle; the framework in which metrics exist; structural complexity metrics for traditional systems; OO product metrics; and current industrial applications. For software developers, programmers, and managers.

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This book will present guide-lines based on theory and data for establishing a metrics (environment) program for object-oriented software development.

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Object-oriented (OO) metrics are an integral part of object technology at the research level and in commercial software development projects. This book offers theoretical and empirical tips and facts for creating an OO complexity metrics (measurement) program, based on a review of existing research from the last several years. Covers moving through object-oriented concepts as they related to managing the project lifecycle; the framework in which metrics exist; structural complexity metrics for traditional systems; OO product metrics; and current industrial applications. For software developers, programmers, and managers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (December 14, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132398729
• ISBN-13: 978-0132398725
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent comparisons of many metrics suites, February 21, 2000

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Charles A. Suscheck - See all my reviews

This review is from: Object-Oriented Metrics: Measures of Complexity (Paperback)

First of all, this is a tough book to read. No doubt about it. Second, it is worth the effort. The book goes over metrics in general (like Fenton & Pfleeger) and then into program metrics for structural systems. It then compares many of the metrics proposed by other authors and compares them (this is the best part). Mr. Henderson-Sellers then proposes his own suite. What is great about this book is that if you don't agree with the author, other suites are listed (with references). Pick and choose your own metrics program. While the book is expensive for its size, chapter 6 alone is worth the money. It is not a how to, but more along the lines of an academic look at metrics. Don't get me wrong, this is NOT just a theory book. It can be applied. If you're looking at what metrics you want for OO, this book should be your pick.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Combines practical metrics and academic theory, November 7, 2002

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Daniel Mall (San Gabriel, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Object-Oriented Metrics: Measures of Complexity (Paperback)

Research findings in the field of software measurement are thoroughly reviewed. Both traditional and object-oriented product metrics are examined. Methods for determining the mathematical validity of metrics area assessed in the chapter on "A Rigorous Approach to Metrics". Intriguing presentation of cognitive complexity models including an analysis of programming tasks, code chunks, and code landscape.

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice book for every computer student and professional, November 28, 2011

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I bought this book as a gift for one of my best friends, he was making his thesis about mashups in Computer Engineering and he just loved it. Is a really good book if you wanna know everything about your system and how the metrics can be tested. A nice book. The shipping was fast and the book was in perfect conditions. Thanks