Use case models are used in object-oriented analysis for capturing and describing the functional requirements of a system. Several methods for estimating software development effor...
One of the impediments to the wide dissemination of software estimation and measurement practices is the significant overhead imposed by these practices on the project and develop...
: The software capability maturity model has become a popular model for enhancing software development processes with the goal of developing high-quality software within budget and...
Abstract. System architectures are described in abstract terms, often using Design Patterns. Actual reuse based on such descriptions requires that each development project derive a...
It is well documented that the software industry suffers from frequent cost overruns. A contributing factor is, we believe, the imprecise estimation terminology in use. A lack of ...