| 词条 | Software metric |
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A software metric is a standard of measure of a degree to which a software system or process possesses some property. Even if a metric is not a measurement (metrics are functions, while measurements are the numbers obtained by the application of metrics), often the two terms are used as synonyms. Since quantitative measurements are essential in all sciences, there is a continuous effort by computer science practitioners and theoreticians to bring similar approaches to software development. The goal is obtaining objective, reproducible and quantifiable measurements, which may have numerous valuable applications in schedule and budget planning, cost estimation, quality assurance, testing, software debugging, software performance optimization, and optimal personnel task assignments. Common software measurementsCommon software measurements include:
LimitationsAs software development is a complex process, with high variance on both methodologies and objectives, it is difficult to define or measure software qualities and quantities and to determine a valid and concurrent measurement metric, especially when making such a prediction prior to the detail design. Another source of difficulty and debate is in determining which metrics matter, and what they mean.[3][3] The practical utility of software measurements has therefore been limited to the following domains:
A specific measurement may target one or more of the above aspects, or the balance between them, for example as an indicator of team motivation or project performance. Acceptance and public opinionSome software development practitioners point out that simplistic measurements can cause more harm than good.[4] Others have noted that metrics have become an integral part of the software development process.[5] Impact of measurement on programmer psychology have raised concerns for harmful effects to performance due to stress, performance anxiety, and attempts to cheat the metrics, while others find it to have positive impact on developers value towards their own work, and prevent them being undervalued.[6] Some argue that the definition of many measurement methodologies are imprecise, and consequently it is often unclear how tools for computing them arrive at a particular result,[7] while others argue that imperfect quantification is better than none (“You can’t control what you can't measure.”).[8] Evidence shows that software metrics are being widely used by government agencies, the US military, NASA,[9] IT consultants, academic institutions,[10] and commercial and academic development estimation software. See also
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