Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black ArtMicrosoft Press, 22 févr. 2006 - 352 pages 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.
When many corporate software projects are failing, McConnell shows you what works for successful software estimation. |
Table des matières
Introduction to Estimation Techniques | |
Calibration and Historical Data | |
Standardized Estimation Procedures | |
Special Issues in Estimating Size | |
Use of Multiple Approaches | |
Special Issues in Estimating Effort | |
General | |
Estimating Planning Parameters | |
Estimate Presentation Styles | |
Politics Negotiation and Problem Solving | |
Individual Expert Judgment | |
Decomposition and Recomposition | |
Additional Resources | |
ProxyBased Estimates | |
Expert Judgment in Groups | |
Software Estimation Tools | |
A Estimate Sanity Check | |
Chapter 21 | |
Bibliography | |
Steve McConnell | |
Flow of Software Estimates on a WellEstimated Project | |