Using metric visualization and sharing tool to drive agile-related practices

Abstract

This paper presents a metric visualization and sharing tool that supports management and control of Agile-related practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, user stories, and pair programming. The tool is part of a larger framework but can be used as a stand-alone system. It integrates data coming from different sources: automatic non-invasive data collection plug-ins, bug and task tracking repositories, code parsers, manual user input, etc. The tool also provides customizable indicators that enable non-experts in the domain to get the general status of the observed process or product at-a-glance. The dashboard-based implementation of the tool is tailored to support multiple user roles, including developers, managers, and even clients. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.