Developing Software Estimation Skills

This book will help you in mastering the fundamentals and applying them in your profession more effectively. The book talks about the fundamentals, an effective way of developing the mindset and skills of an estimator, stresses on the need to develop the negotiation skills, in the light of software industry dynamics and provides concrete suggestions on how to perform your role and responsibilities at work place as a software estimator. It also gives a walkthrough on the COCOMO-2 estimation model to help you to comprehend it. Finally, the book puts down some guidelines on conducting estimation sessions in your organization.