Overview

In this tutorial, we will explore various types of software metrics. A software metric is a well-defined measurement of a software system or a software process. It is a quantitative measurement used to evaluate software development and maintenance processes.

Types of Software Metrics

Software metrics assist software teams in improving their processes, managing projects more effectively, and ensuring software quality. Software metrics can broadly be classified into the following categories:

• Process metrics
• Project metrics
• Product metrics

Process metrics

Process metrics are measurements and indicators used to assess and evaluate the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of a specific business or manufacturing process.

Project metrics

Project metrics are numerical measurements utilized in evaluating a project’s performance, progress, and success. These metrics are specific to the project’s characteristics, team, and execution.

Product metrics

Product metrics are quantitative measurements used to evaluate the performance and success of a product or service. These metrics describe the product’s characteristics such as its size, complexity, design features, performance, and quality level. They are used from the perspective of the software product being developed.