Software Metrics refer to a broad range of measurementsin computer software for a variety of purposes. The major rationale for using metrics is to improve the software engineering decision making process from amanagerial and technical perspective. However, it is debatable whether the extensiveresearch and literature on the software metrics is useful in the software process management. Software Metrics measure the internal aspects of the software (e.g., lines of code and cyclomatic complexity) whereas the management of SDLC needs quantifying/measuring the external aspects such as Risk and Maintainability.
In this context debate on the topic"Is it possible to QuantifySoftware Engineering Risks using Software Metrics?"
The debate report should include the following tasks:
1. Introduction to Software Metrics in Software Engineering.
2. Role of direct and indirect measures in software process management
3. Stance taken and justification
4. Conclusion