Abstract:
Metrics are essential in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of robust, resilient and usable software systems. Software engineering has a rapidly evolving body of metrics which practitioners can use and modify to suit their needs. When a suitable metric is not available, making one’s own metrics is certainly a helpful option.

However, not all metrics are helpful at all times. The key skill in harnessing the power of metrics is to know how and when they can make a difference – for the better. Through the use of simple, intuitive metrics and real life examples, this webinar analyzes situations where metrics can add value to the software development process. Some common pitfalls associated with the use and misuse of metrics are also discussed.

If you are involved in enterprise software development – as a manager, architect, technical lead, or developer – metrics can contribute significantly towards meeting your goals. This webinar will help you get the best out of your metrics.


About the Presenter
Subhajit Datta – author of the widely acclaimed book, Metrics-Driven Enterprise Software Development – has extensive experience in software engineering practice and research. He worked as a software engineer with IBM Global Services in roles of technical lead, business systems analyst, release manager, and application developer. Mr Datta has a master of science in computer science and an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering. He is an IBM Certified Specialist for Rational Unified Process and has additional certification in object-oriented analysis and design with Unified Modeling Language. Mr Datta is currently working on his doctoral dissertation at the Florida State University; his research interests include software architecture, design tools and techniques, metrics, and requirements. He has several research publications. Mr. Datta is also involved in teaching courses on internet technologies and Java. His forthcoming book, Software Engineering – Concepts and Applications discusses foundational principles of the discipline for students and practitioners.