Software Sizing, Estimation, and Risk Management: When Performance is Measured Performance Improves
β Scribed by Daniel D. Galorath, Michael W. Evans
- Publisher
- Auerbach Publications
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 573
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Managing the Black Hole: The Executive's Guide to Software Project Risk
Many of us in the software business have developed careful estimates for software projects only to be told by management to "cut it by 1/3" - this book explores how to overcome this all too common challenge. Dan Galorath has done a great job of explaining the SCIENCE of software cost estimating. This book is a must read for anyone serious about software project success!
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