Best Practices for Software Projects: Estimating

Summary:

Researchers have found that project estimates fall within a predictable range at various stages of the software lifecycle. According to Boehm 1995 (Cost Models for Future Life Cycle Processes COCMO 2.0), your estimates will improve as the software lifecycle matures.

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Steve Miller

Steve Miller is the Vice President of ALM Solutions for AutomatedQA. With over 25 years of experience, Steve has extensive knowledge in project management, software architecture and test design. Steve publishes a monthly newsletter for companies that design and develop software. Be sure to check out our other newsletters.