ESTIMATION

Fundamental Principles of Estimation



Fundamental Principles of Estimation

Introduction

The process of estimation of software product deals with the process of determining the parameters which depict that the product will be delivered within time, with the expected level of quality. Some of the important parameters requiring estimation, during software project estimations include the product features, quality attributes, efforts, schedule, budget and technology. There are three fundamental principles of estimation. The paper suggests that the first principle of estimation is most important.

Discussion

The first principle of the software project estimation states that the project estimate is a projection from the experiences of past projects, to ...