Request for Expressions of Interest
The United Kingdom Software Measurement Association (UKSMA) has been dormant for some years. It is now time to consider whether there is a need for an independent group representing those with an interest in software measurement in the UK.
UKSMA was originally formed as a Function Point User Group, but subsequently broadened its scope to encompass all aspects of software measurement.
Software projects continue to face familiar challenges: estimating cost and effort, predicting delivery timescales, measuring progress and demonstrating productivity and value. At the same time, changes in software development methods, tools and technologies — including the increasing use of AI — are creating new challenges for the way we measure and manage software development.
Software projects continue to face familiar challenges: estimating cost and effort, predicting delivery timescales, measuring progress and demonstrating productivity and value. At the same time, changes in software development methods, tools and technologies — including the increasing use of AI — are creating new challenges for the way we measure and manage software development.
The way in which a professional community can share knowledge has also changed. Traditional conferences and face-to-face meetings remain valuable, but they can now be supplemented by webinars, online discussions and other virtual events, making it possible for UKSMA to reach and involve a much wider community.
There may therefore still be a valuable role for UKSMA in promoting the use of objective measurement, sharing knowledge and experience, and encouraging informed discussion about how software measurement needs to evolve.
Before attempting to relaunch the Association, I would like to establish whether there is sufficient interest in such a group and, importantly, whether there are people willing to participate in its development.
If you have an interest in software measurement and would like to contribute to this initiative, please register your interest here. Please tell us a little about your background, what you would hope to gain from a revived UKSMA, and how you might be willing to participate.
The consultation period will run untill the end of August, after which I will assess the responses and decide the next steps
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