Lewis, John A.Henry, Sallie M.2013-06-192013-06-191990http://hdl.handle.net/10919/19638Software quality metrics are used to determine error prone code due to excessive complexity. These results can be used to guide testing efforts and predict future maintenance needs. However, implementing a quality metrics program involves many subtle issues which complicate the development and use of a metrics methodology. Many of theses issues are managerial in nature. This paper examines some managerial elements of designing and implementing a quality metrics program. Previous studies which incorporate a metrics methodology into two different commercial environments are used to demonstrate the difficulties in implementation and approach.application/pdfenIn CopyrightTechnical reportTR-90-50http://eprints.cs.vt.edu/archive/00000232/01/TR-90-50.pdf