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Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Developer Best Practices)

Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Developer Best Practices)

Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Developer Best Practices) Paperback - 2006 - 1st Edition

by McConnell, Steve

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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.

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  • Title Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Developer Best Practices)
  • Author McConnell, Steve
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Acceptable
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Microsoft Press, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2006
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0735605351I5N00
  • ISBN 9780735605350 / 0735605351
  • Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 in (22.86 x 18.80 x 2.29 cm)
  • Category Computers - Languages / Programming
  • Library of Congress subjects Computer software - Development - Estimates
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2005936847
  • Dewey Decimal Code 005.106
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

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.

About the author

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.

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