Title :
Improving size estimates using historical data
Author_Institution :
Greenstone Software Archit., Carrallton, TX, USA
Abstract :
A software project´s estimate of effort commonly requires input specifying the project size, and a reliable size estimate depends on many factors. This study examines a completed C++ project and considers programming artifacts that we can readily trace to requirements and early class design
Keywords :
C++ language; object-oriented programming; project management; software cost estimation; software development management; C++ project; early class design; historical data; programming artifacts; requirements specification; software project effort estimation; software project size estimation; Concrete; Filters; Graphical user interfaces; Hydrocarbons; Packaging; Production facilities; Software architecture; Software packages; Software systems; Software tools;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
