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MMT: A Tool for Observing Metrics in Software Projects

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  • Pekka Mäkiaho

    (University of Tampere, School of Information Sciences, Tampere, Finland)

  • Katriina Vartiainen

    (University of Tampere, School of Information Sciences, Tampere, Finland)

  • Timo Poranen

    (University of Tampere, School of Information Sciences, Tampere, Finland)

Abstract

This paper presents the Metrics Monitoring Tool (MMT) that was developed in university graduate and undergraduate courses on software project work in 2014-2016. The tool aims to support project members, project managers and upper management in reporting and monitoring software and project metrics for their easier and more effective utilization. The paper covers the development process of the tool, evaluation assessment, its current composition and features. The paradigm applied in this study is Design Science Research and the methods for evaluation include prototype, expert evaluation, case study and technical experiment. Data was collected from the tool users by two questionnaires. As a result, MMT was evaluated to ease the metrics handling, while several aspects related to the richness of functionalities and usability still require further development.

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  • Pekka Mäkiaho & Katriina Vartiainen & Timo Poranen, 2017. "MMT: A Tool for Observing Metrics in Software Projects," International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals (IJHCITP), IGI Global, vol. 8(4), pages 27-37, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jhcitp:v:8:y:2017:i:4:p:27-37
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