Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 231 \xa0\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 231 features an entry in the Metrics Minute. \xa0In the SPaMCAST 231 we tackle burden rate. Burden rate is the tax paid for not having perfect engineering practices. Perfection is ruined by many factors including miscommunication, mistakes, poor processes or management overhead.\xa0\nDaily Process Thoughts!\nMany of you visit or have subscribed to the\xa0. Others of you have not been introduced yet. The Daily Process Thought is delivering a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. I am including one of my favorite entries after the essay, to whet your whistle so to speak. Check it out at\xa0. The entry I have included is titled, A Map Is Not Enough! for March 6, 2013.\nShameless Ad for my book!\xa0\n\xa0co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing.\xa0We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or\xa0your team."\nNOW AVAILABLE IN CHINESE!\xa0\nHave you bought your copy?\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast\nEmail: \xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \xa0+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\nOne more thing! \xa0Help support the SPaMCAST by reviewing and rating the Software Process and Measurement Cast on ITunes! \xa0It helps people find the cast.\xa0\nNext:\nThe next few Software Process and Measurement Casts may well swtch thing around just a bit with a combination of new content and highlights from years one through six. \xa0I will be on vacation in China or recovering. \xa0SPaMCAST listeners in China shoot me an email and perhpas we can have a listeners meet-up.