FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE COST OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING,

Abstract

Although accurate estimation of computer programming costs is an important prerequisite for effective programming management, such estimates have historically been very unreliable. Some of the underlying causes of this problem are discussed, and about fifty factors that appear to contribute to the cost of computer programs are identified. Data concerning the effects of a few of these factors upon cost are presented by way of illustration. Recommendations are made for more detailed cost collection, cost analysis, and experimentation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1964
Accession Number
AD0447329

Entities

People

  • Burt Nanus
  • Leonard Farr

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Digital Information

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design