Abstract: A computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool which implements a state machine comprising at least three different states of software developer activity. A method of collecting software development diagnostic data, in which a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool is used to receive state-detection information and record time data for each of a plurality of predefined states of software developer activity. A method of detecting inefficiencies in software development, comprising producing diagnostic data using a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool, displaying the diagnostic data, and detecting in the diagnostic data a problem pattern of developer activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool for improving the efficiency of software development. The computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool implements a state machine including learning, troubleshooting, and reworking states, records time elapsed in each state, and produces annotated timeline data. Also disclosed is a method of collecting software development diagnostic data, in which a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool is used to select and track time spent in learning, troubleshooting, and reworking states of software development activity. Also disclosed is a method of detecting inefficiencies in software development, comprising producing diagnostic data using a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool, displaying the diagnostic data, and detecting in the diagnostic data a problem pattern of developer activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool for improving the efficiency of software development. The computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool implements a state machine including learning, troubleshooting, and reworking states, records time elapsed in each state, and produces annotated timeline data. Also disclosed is a method of collecting software development diagnostic data, in which a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool is used to select and track time spent in learning, troubleshooting, and reworking states of software development activity. Also disclosed is a method of detecting inefficiencies in software development, comprising producing diagnostic data using a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool, displaying the diagnostic data, and detecting in the diagnostic data a problem pattern of developer activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool for improving the efficiency of software development. The computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool implements a state machine including learning, troubleshooting, and reworking states, records time elapsed in each state, and produces annotated timeline data. Also disclosed is a method of collecting software development diagnostic data, in which a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool is used to select and track time spent in learning, troubleshooting, and reworking states of software development activity. Also disclosed is a method of detecting inefficiencies in software development, comprising producing diagnostic data using a computer-implemented software development diagnostic tool, displaying the diagnostic data, and detecting in the diagnostic data a problem pattern of developer activity.