Traditional Project Management Metrics
Traditional project management metrics are quantitative measures used to track and evaluate the performance, progress, and health of projects, typically within waterfall or plan-driven methodologies. They focus on aspects like schedule adherence, budget compliance, scope management, and quality control to ensure projects meet predefined objectives and deliverables. Common examples include Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule variance, cost variance, and defect density.
Developers should learn and use these metrics when working in structured environments like government contracts, construction, or large-scale enterprise projects where predictability and compliance are critical. They help in identifying deviations early, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations, though they may be less flexible for agile or iterative contexts.