Cost Estimation of Software - COCOMO II Model Methodology Overview (Includes CD-ROM)

Author: (USA) Boehm
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The daily operations of various institutions are increasingly dependent 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 avoid most of these issues. COCOMO II is a complete update of the classic COCOMO model, reflecting modern software processes and construction methods. 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 carefully 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 author's extensive experience of over 100 years in software cost estimation. 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 through the author's 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.