Software Measurement and Estimation – A Practical Approach Laird Hardback

Software Measurement and EstimationA Practical Approach\nAuthor(s): Linda M. Laird, M. Carol Brennan\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471676225, 978-0471676225\nSynopsis\nAn effective, quantitative approach for estimating and managing software projects\n \n How many people do I need? When will the quality be good enough for commercial sale? Can this really be done in two weeks? Rather than relying on instinct, the authors of Software Measurement and Estimation offer a new, tested approach that includes the quantitative tools, data, and knowledge needed to make sound estimations.\n The text begins with the foundations of measurement, identifies the appropriate metrics, and then focuses on techniques and tools for estimating the effort needed to reach a given level of quality and performance for a software project. All the factors that impact estimations are thoroughly examined, giving you the tools.