Abstract
The main purpose of this research is to analyse and improve measurement
in embedded software development.The research is based on literature analysis
done for gaining knowledge and guidelines of successful measurement processes.
In addition, the literature study was done in order to outline the reality of
software maturity around the world.Based on the software process maturity
profile, main problem areas are identified so that improvement activities
could be planned.The improvement proposals are presented with details and
examples based on given templates.This research gives concrete advice, with
templates and examples, to software companies for the improving of their
measurement practices.In the given advice, guidelines have been directed for
companies where the measurement process maturity level is not very high; in
other words, for companies where measurement activities have not been
established on the project level.The reason for using a selected perspective
was simple: the literature study showed that almost 75 % of software
companies' maturity levels are either on the 1st or 2nd level, and on the
other hand, under 10 % of companies are either on the 4th or 5th level
(Process Maturity Profile, 2000).The research provides a framework of current
status definition for developing companies own measurement practices.In
addition, two methods - their pros and cons - for developing software
measurement activities around the world are presented and compared with each
other.At the end of this research, improvement proposals are given with
templates and examples for achieving the 3rd measurement maturity level based
on Software metrics capability evaluation guide (Budlong, 1995).
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Oulu |
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| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| MoE publication type | G2 Master's thesis, polytechnic Master's thesis |