Software estimation : demystifying the black art /

Often referred to as the "black art" because of its complexity and uncertainty, software estimation is not as difficult or puzzling as people think. In fact, generating accurate estimates is straightforward--once you understand the art of creating them. In his highly anticipated book, accl...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: McConnell, Steve
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Redmond, Wash. : Microsoft Press, ©2006.
Series:Best practices (Redmond, Wash.)
Subjects:
Computer software > Development > Estimates.
Software engineering.
Génie logiciel.
Aufwandsschätzung
Softwareentwicklung
Engenharia de software.
Softwares (desenvolvimento;custos)
Online Access:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table of Contents:
  • 1. What is an "estimate"?
  • 2. How good an estimator are you?
  • 3. Value of accurate estimates
  • 4. Where does estimation error come from?
  • 5. Estimate influences
  • 6. Introduction to estimation techniques
  • 7. Count, compute, judge
  • 8. Calibration and historical data
  • 9. Individual expert judgment
  • 10. Decomposition and recomposition
  • 11. Estimation by analogy
  • 12. Proxy-based estimates
  • 13. Expert judgment in groups
  • 14. Software estimation tools
  • 15. Use of multiple approaches
  • 16. Flow of software estimates on a well-estimated project
  • 17. Standardized estimation procedures
  • 18. Special issues in estimating size
  • 19. Special issues in estimating effort
  • 20. Special issues in estimating schedule
  • 21. Estimating planning parameters
  • 22. Estimate presentation styles
  • 23. Politics, negotiation, and problem solving.

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