Using Earned Value for Performance Measurement on Software Development Projects

Abstract

The earned value method is an internationally recognized project management tool for measuring progress on projects. Despite its popularity, it has not been widely applied on software development projects. This paper proposes the use of earned value on software development projects. After a brief description of the earned value method seven software metrics appropriate for earned value application are described. The use of these metrics should facilitate more effective management of software development projects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA488035

Entities

People

  • Daniel V. Ferens
  • David S. Christensen

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Contracts
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Measurement
  • Metrics
  • Organizational Structure
  • Project Management
  • Software Development
  • Software Metrics
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design