Estimating Software Costs (Software Development Series)
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ISBN: 0079130941 / Publisher: McGraw-Hill, July 1998
Deliver bug-free software projects on schedule and within budgetGet a clear, complete understanding...
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Deliver bug-free software projects on schedule and within budgetGet a clear, complete understanding of how to estimate software costs, schedules, and quality using the real-world information contained in this comprehensive volume. Find out how to choose the correct hardware and software tools, develop an appraisal strategy, deploy tests and prototypes, and produce accurate software cost estimates. Plus, you'll get full coverage of cutting-edge estimating approaches using Java, object-oriented methods, and reusable components.Plan for and execute project-, phase-, and activity-level cost estimationsEstimate regression, component, integration, and stress testsCompensate for inaccuracies in data collection, calculation, and analysisAssess software deliverables and data complexityTest design principles and operational characteristics using software prototypingHandle configuration change, research, quality control, and documentation costs "Capers Jones' work offers a unique contribution to the understanding of the economics of software production. It provides deep insights into why our advances in computing are not matched with corresponding improvements in the software that drives it. This book is absolutely required reading for an understanding of the limitations of our technological advances." --Paul A. Strassmann, former CIO of Xerox, the Department of Defense, and NASA
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