The diagram above and some of the ideas of this post are taken from A Very Short Course in Function Point Analysis. That post was intended to explain function point analysis. This one concentrates on the concepts and capabilities of the technique and … [Continue reading]
Overview of Semiclassical Estimating
The above is an overview of the semi-classical estimating process. The process is fueled by the initial user stories. Conceptually, the result is a burn down chart that will show how many iterations will be required for the next release. The required … [Continue reading]
Review of Modern Agile Estimating Ideas
In 2001, 17 methodologists met in Snowbird, Utah to discuss software development practices. The result was the Agile Manifesto. It stated that "We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this … [Continue reading]
Semiclassical Estimating for Agile Projects
In the beginning of the 20th century, a group of physicists began experimenting with and publishing information about a new approach to physics called Quantum Mechanics. They thought it was a new way of looking at the natural world. It was. Some … [Continue reading]
Add a General or Marco Process
When it comes to processes, elementary processes are the lowest level that is considered for estimating purposes. In Adding an Elementary Process the definition of an elementary process was given. It was explained that most elementary processes … [Continue reading]
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