Pfleeger, S.L.S.L.Pfleeger2022-03-042022-03-042008https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/21794710.1109/MS.2008.160This article traces the increasing sophistication and use of software measurement over the past 25 years. It highlights four obstacles to more effective use of measurement: dealing with uncertainty, anticipating change, measuring "soft" characteristics, and developing heuristics.en004005journal article