Author(s)

J.M. Bennett & D. Ho

Abstract

This paper describes an approach to improve the Software Development Process (SDP). By integrating current estimation tools and metrics collec- tion under the paradigm of the IEEE Software Project Management Plan, we outline the framework of a new tool to help automate many of the trou- blesome aspects that currently plague project managers. We describe a prototype which confirms the feasibility of our approach and relate this to current and future management directions for organizations committed to improving their Capability Maturity Model level. 1 Introduction Quality software development depends on having both a good Software De- velopment Process and an accurate way of estimating the resources needed to complete a particula

Keywords