Software Estimation Technology Report.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to increase awareness and understanding of software systems estimation technology. Use of this report should be the first step in transferring effective software estimation principles, methods, and tools into practical use. The target audience of this report consists of those managers and technical people responsible for the development and maintenance of software in their organizations. This report defines the concepts of the Software Estimation Tools Domain and identifies their value in improving software quality and productivity. It explains how the capabilities of current software estimation tools can improve management of software development and maintenance projects. It includes information about specific products in the marketplace. The information is aimed at those who must make decisions about acquiring technology and who must prepare their organizations to use it effectively. Finally, this report identifies the future directions in the field to help in planning long-range strategies. (KAR) P. 3

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA294366

Entities

People

  • Dawn Timberlake
  • Dean Barrow
  • Susan Nilson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Program Documentation
  • Computer Program Reliability
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Economic Analysis
  • Graphical User Interface
  • High Level Languages
  • Information Systems
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Operating Systems
  • Risk Analysis
  • Software Development
  • Software Development Tools
  • Spiral Development
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Software Engineering.