SPaMCAST 628 - Software Development Metrics - A Conversation With Dave Nicolette

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week Dave Nicolette, author of Software Development Metrics from Manning Publications, and I talk about pragmatically using metrics. Dave and I talked about the value teams get from measurement regardless of the approach you are taking to deliver value. Measurement is feedback and measurement is leadership for guiding and improving how work is done.   </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After you have listened I think you will want a copy of Dave’s book on metrics.  Use the link:</span> <a href="http://mng.bz/r2Og"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">http://mng.bz/r2Og</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">  Also, yes there is more, you say you don’t want to pay full price?  Use the discount code podspam20 to get a 40% discount code (good for all Manning products in all formats).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dave’s Bio:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/20727/dave_headshot_400x400_1.jpg" alt="" width="201" height="201" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dave started his career in information technology in 1977 as an application programmer. Since then he has worked in a variety of roles in different industries. Currently, he works as a consultant, coach, and trainer focusing on effective software delivery methods and process improvement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn:</span> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/davenicolette?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bz4HgLFpkTRK%2BT414G5w2Vg%3D%3D"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Dave Nicolette | LinkedIn</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dave’s Website:</span> <a href= "https://neopragma.com/books/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Books – NeoPragma LLC</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Re-Read Saturday News </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week we head