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What Are Your Metrics Trying to Tell You? What Are Your Metrics Trying to Tell You?

Joanne Perold writes that you cannot just look at the numbers; the context behind the data is often far more valuable. Metrics can tell a compelling story or provide meaningful information to anyone who wants to pay attention, but when the focus is only on the number, it can be a disaster.
Joanne Perold's picture Joanne Perold
August 7, 2013
Are You Too Obsessed with Objectivity in Quality?

Objectivity is undoubtedly important when striving for quality. But it is possible to focus too much on the numbers and not enough on collecting data that will actually help you ship a high-quality product. These nine practices can help you devise an objective quality strategy that is actually useful to you and your team.
Mukesh Sharma's picture Mukesh Sharma
June 9, 2013
Agile Development and Software Metrics

Dan Horvath explores useful metrics that utilize function point analysis (FPA) that you can apply to agile projects. Dan shows how to measure productivity and quality as well as how to estimate for agile projects.
Dan Horvath
January 9, 2013
Function Point Analysis Example: Hands on with Agile Development

In an earlier article, Dan Horvath explored some history and definitions of agile and how Function Point Analysis (FPA) can be used in the measurement of agile projects. Dan emphasizes that the definition of the project is critical to this process. In this article, Dan demonstrates the use of FPA in agile development through a hands-on example.
Dan Horvath
December 18, 2012
Business Intelligence and Data Quality Business Intelligence and Data Quality

Business analysis is only as good as the quality of the data. If the testing process is weak and the data quality and data integrity tests are suspect, then the business could be at risk. Learn how to get the most out of your data, warehouse, and business intelligence testing.
Paul Fratellone's picture Paul Fratellone
December 3, 2012
Measuring and Rewarding at the Magic Factory

The trouble cauldron is bubbling over at the Magic Factory, so the chief magic officer consults his crystal ball. But, is the ball's advice as simple as it appears to be?
Clarke Ching's picture Clarke Ching
October 1, 2012
Driving Efficiency and Effectiveness with Web Analytics and Risk-Based Testing Driving Efficiency and Effectiveness with Web Analytics and Risk-Based Testing

Web analytics can help you deduce, reduce, and prioritize your testing efforts. Learn how to gather and use qualitative and quantitative information about your users and the risks that can threaten your software's success.
Paul Fratellone's picture Paul Fratellone
August 20, 2012
Function Point Analysis and Agile Methodology Function Point Analysis and Agile Methodology

Dan Horvath explains how function point analysis (FPA), in combination with other metrics, provides reliable and accurate measures that may be invaluable to an agile development organization.
Dan Horvath
July 11, 2012
Building Highly Productive Teams Building Highly Productive Teams: Factors that Influence Commitment-to-Progress Ratio

Aleksander Brancewicz addresses how to build a team that achieves a high commitment-to-progress ratio and presents the core skills and factors that influence this ratio.
Aleksander Brancewicz's picture Aleksander Brancewicz
June 8, 2012
Is This a Good Survey? Yes ( ) No ( )

Don't just shoot for yes or no answers from your customers, give them the opportunity to really share their feelings from their interaction with you. Areas where improvement is needed, or where praise should be given, will be far easier to spot, thus allowing you to really make valuable changes.
Naomi Karten's picture Naomi Karten
May 23, 2012

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