Software Engineering Economics

Author: Barry W. Boehm
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Demonstrates the basic concepts of microeconomics through a practical, single-threaded software engineering example. Describes the Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO) – the most advanced, thoroughly calibrated software cost estimation model today. Provides numerous case studies on applying COCOMO for software lifecycle cost-benefit analysis, software project planning, and control.
This book elaborates on the fundamental principles and analytical methods of software engineering economics, including COCOMO model analysis, multi-objective decision analysis, quantitative models for the software lifecycle, the engineering economics foundation of software projects, software lifecycle cost estimation methods, decision-making methods based on cost-benefit analysis, marginal analysis, and risk analysis, as well as software cost estimation techniques. The book uses a wealth of case studies, offering clear and accessible explanations that effectively combine theory with practice.
It is suitable as a textbook for senior undergraduate and early graduate students in software engineering economics, as well as a reference for software professionals.