Tag: Backlog

Work in Progress | Glossary

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Definition
WIP (work in progress) limit is used to prevent bottlenecks and coagulation in software development. Work in progress limits are agreed upon by the development team, before the beginning of a project ,and are enforced by the Project Manager.

Further Reading

  • “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business”, by David J. Anderson.
  • “Kanban from the Inside”, by Mike Burrows.

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Vanity Metric | Glossary

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Definition
Vanity metrics are  numbers intended to paint an impressive picture,as compared to Actionable metrics,that tie specific and repeatable actions,to observed results. Vanity Metrics include raw numbers,like page views,registered users of a website etc.,that produce big numbers that don’t always necessarily generate revenue.

Further Reading

  • “Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering”, by Stephen H. Kan.
  • “Software Metrics and Software Metrology”, by Alain Abran.

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