Software Estimation

Steve McConnell

ISBN 10: 0735605351 / ISBN 13: 9780735605350

Published by Microsoft Press,U.S., 2006

About this Item

A practical guide for software developers and development teams, this book--written by an award-winning author--features effective and understandable formulas, procedures, and heuristics to help organizations improve their project cost estimates. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: UMZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 188 x 27. Weight in Grams: 606. . 2006. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780735605350

Bibliographic Details

Title: Software Estimation

Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S.

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

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, 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.
Discover how to:

• Estimate schedule and cost—or estimate the functionality that can be delivered within a given time frame
• Avoid common software estimation mistakes
• Learn estimation techniques for you, your team, and your organization * Estimate specific project activities—including development, management, and defect correction
• Apply estimation approaches to any type of project—small or large, agile or traditional
• Navigate the shark-infested political waters that surround project estimates

When many corporate software projects are failing, McConnell shows you what works for successful software estimation.

From the Publisher:

Unlike other books that focus exclusively on the science of estimation—including rigid modeling techniques and continuous feedback loops that are not cost effective to most organizations—this unique guide offers practical, tested, hands-on advice for estimating software development costs in the real world. It is written by the award-winning author of Code Complete.

Key Book Benefits:

Delivers practical insights about a critical subject too-often obscured by academic jargon Two-color graphics present mathematical information in an easy-to-understand format Provides specific practices that can be used immediately by any software development organization Features numerous, to-the-point tips about the estimation process, as well as individual steps to creating successful estimates