SOFTWARE ESTIMATION - Softcover

McConnell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9350041286 ISBN 13: 9789350041284

Publisher: Dreamtech Press, 2011

Synopsis

About the Book: Software Estimation In this highly anticipated book, acclaimed author Steve McConnell unravels the mystery to successful software estimation-distilling academic information and real-world experience into a practical guide for working software professionals. Instead of arcane treatises and rigid modeling techniques, this guide highlights a proven set of procedures, understandable formulas, and heuristics that individuals and development teams can apply to their projects to help achieve estimation proficiency. Contents Critical Estimation Concepts What Is an"Estimate"? How Good an Estimator Are You? Value of Accurate Estimates Where Does Estimation Error Come From? Estimate Influences Fundamental Estimation Techniques Introduction to Estimation Techniques Count, Compute, Judge Calibration and Historical Data Individual Expert Judgment Decomposition and Recomposition Estimation by Analogy Proxy-Based Estimates Expert Judgment in Groups Software Estimation Tools Use of Multiple Approaches Flow of Software Estimates on a Well-Estimated Project Standardized Estimation Procedures Specific Estimation Challenges Special Issues in Estimating Size Special Issues in Estimating Effort Special Issues in Estimating Schedule Estimating Planning Parameters Estimate Presentation Styles Politics, Negotiation, and Problem Solving Appendix A Estimate Sanity Check Scoring About the Author: Steve McConnell Steve McConnell is recognized as one of the premier authors and voices in the development community. He is Chief Software Engineer of Construx Software and was the lead developer of Construx Estimate and of SPC Estimate Professional, winner of Software Development magazine's Productivity Award. He is the author of several books, including Code Complete and Rapid Development, both honored with Software Development magazine's Jolt Award.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dreamtech Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 9350041286
• ISBN 13: 9789350041284
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 340