Quality. Software. Management: First-Order Measurement (Volume II)

Author: Gerald Weinberg (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Gerald Weinberg's "Software Engineering Quality Management Series" (a four-volume set) is one of the most practical books in this category. This series systematically provides action guides for software engineering managers in terms of personal improvement, organizational enhancement, and methodological refinement. The issues discussed in this book are almost daily occurrences around us, and they are problems that most research and development organizations are striving to solve or have yet to discover. Alternatively, this series covers all typical problems faced by software engineering organizations at various stages of their development. This book is the second volume of the series, clearly proposing and elaborating on the concept of "First-Order Measurement." First-Order Measurement refers to the measurement in contrast to Second-Order and Third-Order Measurement. Data on software quality shows that, currently, only a small number of organizations have a culture that supports Second-Order Measurement. The author believes, "It is meaningless to pursue precision before you understand what you are talking about." Through numerous charts and case studies, this book teaches software engineering managers how to create a positive measurement culture, thereby measuring things simply and effectively, and consistently delivering the high-quality software you desire. In summary, this book is a classic work that combines modern management theory with the field of software engineering.