| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Best practices |
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Best practices (Redmond, Wash.)
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| 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 |
| Summary |
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, u |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Copyright © 2009 2006 |
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Print version record |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Computer software -- Development -- Estimates
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Software engineering.
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Computer software -- Development -- Estimates
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Software engineering
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Aufwandsschätzung
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Softwareentwicklung
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Engenharia de software.
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Softwares (desenvolvimento;custos)
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic book
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2005936847 |
| ISBN |
0735605351 |
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9780735605350 |
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9780735635135 |
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0735635137 |
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9780735637030 |
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0735637032 |
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