Software Estimation

Gurus,

I will try to post topics from Software Estimation (Function Point, Use Case) in this tour. You can also make comments on this so that, i can correct my mistakes in it. Before starting our tour, please see the description of "Software Estimation" from Wikipedia.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimation_in_software_engineering

The ability to accurately estimate the time/cost taken for a project to come in to its successful conclusion is a serious problem for software engineers. The use of repeatable, clearly defined and well understood software development process has in recent years shown itself to be the most effective method of gaining useful historical data that can be used for statistical estimation. In particular, the act of sampling more frequently, coupled with the loosening of constraints between parts of a project, has allowed more accurate estimation and more rapid development times.

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Cheers,
-Harikaran . S