Software Cost Estimation: COCOMO II Model Method

Author: (USA) Boehm (Boehm/B.W.) et al. / Li Shixian et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The daily operations of various institutions increasingly rely on the development of customized software solutions. However, more than half of software projects currently exceed their schedule and budget by over 50%. While certain types of overruns remain unpredictable, adopting appropriate models can prevent most issues. COCOMO II is a complete update of the classic COCOMO model, reflecting modern software processes and construction methodologies. It also provides several representative examples of applying the model to critical software decision-making scenarios. The model employs innovative statistical methods for calibration and validation, ensuring it aligns with expert judgment and 161 rigorously collected project data points. This book also introduces new extensions of COCOMO II for COTS integration, rapid development cost and schedule estimation. Key Features Learn from the authors' over 100 years of hands-on software cost estimation experience. Make better software decisions by exploring the true meaning of cost. Use cost and schedule estimation for better project planning, control, and risk management. Start estimating immediately with the software on the accompanying CD. Track new developments via the authors' website. About the CD: The accompanying CD includes the current version of COCOMO II, demonstration versions of three commercial COCOMO II software packages, and extensive documentation. The CD also contains all the examples in the book. COCOMO (COnstructiveCOstMOdel, Constructive Cost Model) is a precise, user-friendly, model-based cost estimation method. COCOMO II, on the other hand, is a complete update of the classic COCOMO model, reflecting modern software processes and construction methodologies. This book provides a detailed explanation of how to effectively estimate software development project management using COCOMO II. It uses numerous examples to illustrate the use of COCOMO II, covering all aspects of software cost estimation. Suitable for software developers, managers, and students as a reference.