A Concept of QCD Prediction and Control in Agile Software Development for Portfolio Management

Abstract

Agile software development is gradually increasing recently, while metrics for productivity of existing methodology such as plan-driven development are not always suitable for agile development. In addition, existing metrics such as velocity are effective for developers by measuring micro status, but they occasionally do not indicate macro status such as QCD (quality, cost, and delivery) for management such as PMO (project management office). We propose a new QCD concept and prediction scheme for agile software development featuring "value" delivery that comes from LEAN. Experimental result shows measured and predicted project quality and development period can be utilizing personnel and budget assignment.