{"product_id":"estimating-software-costs-capers-jones-9780071483001","title":"Estimating Software Costs: Bringing Realism to Estimating","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliver bug-free software projects on schedule and within budget\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet a clear, complete understanding of how to estimate software costs, schedules, and quality using the real-world information contained in this comprehensive volume. Find out how to choose the correct hardware and software tools, develop an appraisal strategy, deploy tests and prototypes, and produce accurate software cost estimates. Plus, you'll get full coverage of cutting-edge estimating approaches using Java, object-oriented methods, and reusable components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for and execute project-, phase-, and activity-level cost estimations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimate regression, component, integration, and stress tests\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompensate for inaccuracies in data collection, calculation, and analysis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess software deliverables and data complexity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest design principles and operational characteristics using software prototyping \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle configuration change, research, quality control, and documentation costs \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Capers Jones' work offers a unique contribution to the understanding of the economics of software production. It provides deep insights into why our advances in computing are not matched with corresponding improvements in the software that drives it. This book is absolutely required reading for an understanding of the limitations of our technological advances.\" --Paul A. Strassmann, former CIO of Xerox, the Department of Defense, and NASA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Capers Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071483004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071483001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 644\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.03h x 6.33w x 1.54d","brand":"Capers Jones","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44054814228735,"sku":"9780071483001","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a517aa79-2595-4fcf-ad39-df704f5568dd.jpg?v=1685032152","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/estimating-software-costs-capers-jones-9780071483001","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}