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Does Process Stifle Developer Creativity?

Countering Gen Y Objections to Peer Reviews

Objective, meaningful, and quantifiable measurement is critical to the successful development of today’s complex software systems. Practical Software Measurement (PSM) describes a proven process for designing and implementing a measurement program. When PSM is adopted, it provides decision-makers with essential information on size/scope, quality, scheduling, resource allocation, and more. It enables managers and developers to make decisions that will positively affect the project’s outcome. Buy this book at Amazon.com. Translations: Japanese  Chinese

PSM Support Center (PSMSC) The PSMSC is a core team that exists to encourage the adoption of PSM both in government and industry.  Much like the SEI, they train, equip and authorize transition partners who offer PSM-related consulting and training services.  Layman & Layman is a PSM transition partner.

                                                                                                                                    This is the second of two volumes that make up the third edition of Software Engineering.  This series helps prepare individuals to sit for the IEEE Computer Society's Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) examination.  Our material in Chapter 8 covering Infrastructure is entitled Implementing an Organizational Software Process Improvement Program.   Buy this book at Wiley.com.