IT project estimation

A practical guide to the cisting of software

Paul Coombs

184 pages, parution le 25/07/2003

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Résumé

Software engineering is becoming more procedural and controlled, but the estimation of IT projects is still regarded as a 'black art'. IT Project Estimation shows why it doesn't have to be. In this concise, easy-to-read guide, author Paul Coombs provides practical, detailed advice on IT project estimation. He shows why accurate estimates are needed, what different estimating methods can be used, and how to analyse the risks in order to make appropriate contingency allowances. He also covers pricing and billing strategies, and how experience of previous projects can be leveraged. Central to the book is a template for a cost model that incorporates task estimates, schedules, staff roles and costs, risk analysis, fixed costs, billing, and cashflow. Template Excel spreadsheets are included on the accompanying CD-ROM. Putting everything into practice, the end of the book is a complete case study, showing exactly how a simple example can be scaled up to a real-life problem. If you are an IT manager, project manager, or consultant, this book is for you.

Introduction
Listing the Tasks
Estimating each task
Planning the Project
Analysing the risks
Costing the project
Reviewing the estimates
Maintaining the model
Evaluating success
Case study
The cost model template
References and resources

Index

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Paul Coombs
Parution	25/07/2003
Nb. de pages	184
Format	17,7 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	385g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521532853
ISBN13	978-0-521-53285-3