Software Reuse Metrics And Management Decisions

Software reuse provides tangible gains in the areas of cost reduction, productivity, quality enhancement of software products. Reuse metrics are used to quantify the effect of the software reuse process and clarifying the benefits it provides. This paper classifies reuse metrics and discusses different models for each metrics so that users can select the most appropriate. It aims to encourage effective software management through adopting effective software reuse as a systematic policy in the organization. It also discusses how to achieve a high level of reuse to get the maximum benefit of reuse process