Software Cost Estimation with COCOMO II (paperback)
Published on 10. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-0-13-702576-3 (ISBN)
Description
Software is now central to the quick development of smart, flexible, adaptable products and services. Every sizable company, in virtually every industry, is alsoa software company -- and more than 50% of all software projects run more than 50% over budget. In this book, a team led by world-renowned software economics expert Dr. Barry Boehm demonstrates breakthrough techniques for creating software cost estimates and schedules you can actually depend upon. Using Boehm's COCOMO II model and new MBASE approach, it's possible to finally predict when software will be delivered, what it will cost -- and that it will actually meet the needs of its users. KEY TOPICS: Start by understanding the key reason why many attempts to estimate and schedule software have failed: clashes amongst the models and expectations used to define and manage the project. Next, learn how Boehm's new Model-Based (System) Architecting and Software Engineering (MBASE) approach makes it possible to define a consistent, mutually supportive set of product, process, property, and success models, driven by stakeholder success -- and how MBASE and COCOMO II modeling can be used to create more realistic cost estimates and schedules than ever before. Then, walk through applying MBASE to a complex software project: the creation of COCOMO II itself. The book provides detailed guidance on using COCOMO II with traditional waterfall development, projects that utilize MBASE, and incremental development projects. The world-class team of software cost modeling, process, applications, and statistical experts, including Chris Abts, Dr. Ellis Horowitz, Dr. Ray Madachy, Winsor Brown, Dr. Bradford Clark, Dr. Sunita Chulani, Dr. Bert Steece, and Donald Reifer, has ensured that every aspect of COCOMO II has been thoroughly covered and practically applied prior to its release. MARKET: For every manager and user whose success depends on accurate software development cost estimates and schedules.
Reviews / Votes
"One of the most significant software technology accomplishments of the last quarter of this century is the increasing usage of software parametric models for resource estimation and project management. There is n especially wide familiarity of the COCOMO model across a range of academia, industry and government. The publication in 1981 of the original COCOMO model in Software Engineering Economics remains the one technical reference that everyone involved in this field of endeavor has on their bookshelf and is still in continuos usage. The development of the COCOMO II model encompasses key advances in software technology. This new textbook on COCOMO II as we enter this next millennium will fill the same crucial niche and should be a must as a companion volume on every bookshelf."-Marilee Wheaton, Director, Office of Cost Estimation, TRW Systems & Information Technology Group"This book is the culmination of five years of partnering between the USC Center for Software Engineering and industrial experts in the field of software cost estimation. While not a replacement for Dr. Boehm's classic Software Engineering Economics, consider it a valuable and timely supplement focusing upon today's software products and processes."-Gary Thomas, Engineering Fellow, Raytheon
"...Barry Boehm's team-produced book is not simply about cost estimation, but a comprehensive and state-of-the-art view of the software engineering process. A great strength of the new book is Chapter 3, which presents detailed application examples. In the first example, Boehm revisits the Transaction Process System case study from the '81 Software Engineering Economics book and, while applying the new COCOMO II model, gives a practical, concise view of the last 20 years' progress in software engineering methodology. Another example, the Airborne Radar System design, demonstrates that the methods and tools taught are highly applicable to and useful in designing large, complex, real-time embedded systems as well."-Dr. Peter Hantos, Principal Scientist, Xerox Corporation
"Barry Boehm and his colleagues address the wide range of modern software development practices in their COCOMO II family of estimation models described in this book. The focus is primarily on estimating size, effort, and schedule. A quality model has also been included. This book is a 'must have' for every software estimator and cost analyst. Managers and instructors will also find it interesting and useful."-Richard D. Stutzke, Vice President, Science Applications International Corp
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 100 mm
Width: 100 mm
Thickness: 100 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-702576-3 (9780137025763)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Barry Boehm defined the field with his groundbreaking classic, Software Engineering Economics, published in 1981 by Prentice Hall. Together with his colleagues at the University of Southern California's Center for Software Engineering, Dr. Boehm continues as a leader in software cost estimation.
Content
1. Introduction to COCOMO II.
COCOMO II User Objectives. COCOMO II Model Objectives. COCOMO II Development and Evolution Strategies. Future Software Practices Marketplace Model. Resulting Family of COCOMO II Models.
2. Model Definition.
Introduction. Sizing. Effort Estimation. Schedule Estimation. Software Maintenance. Using COCOMO II for Software Decisions. COCOMO II Model Summary and Versions.
3. Application Examples.
Introduction. Transaction Processing System (TPS) Overview. Airborne Radar System (ARS) Overview.
4. Calibration.
Bayesian Calibration and COCOMO II Modeling Methodology. Topics Addressed. COCOMO II Data Collection Approach. Model Building. COCOMO II Calibration. Tailoring COCOMO II to a particular organization. Summary of COCOMO II Data. Conclusions.
5. Emerging Extensions.
Applications Composition: The Application Point Model. COPSEMO: Phase Schedule and Effort Estimation. CORADMO: Rapid Application Development Estimation. COCOTS: COTS Integration Estimation. COQUALMO: Quality Estimation. COPROMO: Productivity Estimation. Expert COCOMO: Risk Assessment.
6. Future Trends.
Trends in Software Productivity and Estimating Accuracy. Effects of Increasing Domain Understanding. Effects of Innovation and Change. Coping with Change: COCOMO II. Coping with Change: COCOMO II and Your Organization.
Appendix A: COCOMO II: Assumptions and Phase/Activity Distributions.
Introduction. Waterfall and MBASE/RUP Phase Definitions. Phase Distribution of Effort and Schedule. Waterfall and MBASE/RUP Activity Definitions. Distribution of Effort Across Activities. Definitions and Assumptions.
Appendix B: COCOMO II: Estimating for Incremental Development.
Introduction. Incremental Development Model. Inputs and Outputs. Estimation Steps. Incremental Development Considerations.
Appendix C: COCOMO Suite: Data Collection Forms and Guidelines.
Introduction. Procedure for Projects. Guidelines for Data Collection. Data Conditioning.
Appendix D: USC-CSE Affiliate Programs.
Introduction. Primary Benefits. Additional Benefits. Levels of Affiliation. Current Affiliates.
Appendix E: USC COCOMO II. Software Reference Manual.
OCOMO? Navigating COCOMO. Begin Using COCOMO. Obtaining COCOMO. New. Load Project. Save Project. Save As Project. Load Model. Save Model. Save As Model. Make Report. Export. Save Screens. Print Screen. Print Preview. Print Setup. Exit. Add Module. Clear All Module. Snapshot. Undo. Cut. Copy. Paste. Post Architecture Model. Early Design Model. Scale Factors. Equation. Person Month. Function Point. File Load. File Save. File Save As. Project. Compute. WaterFall Model-Project Phase Distribution. Waterfall Model-Module Phase Distribution. MBASE Model-Project Phase Distribution. MBASE Model-Module Phase Distribution. Project Maintenance. Module Maintenance.
Acronyms & Glossary.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
COCOMO II User Objectives. COCOMO II Model Objectives. COCOMO II Development and Evolution Strategies. Future Software Practices Marketplace Model. Resulting Family of COCOMO II Models.
2. Model Definition.
Introduction. Sizing. Effort Estimation. Schedule Estimation. Software Maintenance. Using COCOMO II for Software Decisions. COCOMO II Model Summary and Versions.
3. Application Examples.
Introduction. Transaction Processing System (TPS) Overview. Airborne Radar System (ARS) Overview.
4. Calibration.
Bayesian Calibration and COCOMO II Modeling Methodology. Topics Addressed. COCOMO II Data Collection Approach. Model Building. COCOMO II Calibration. Tailoring COCOMO II to a particular organization. Summary of COCOMO II Data. Conclusions.
5. Emerging Extensions.
Applications Composition: The Application Point Model. COPSEMO: Phase Schedule and Effort Estimation. CORADMO: Rapid Application Development Estimation. COCOTS: COTS Integration Estimation. COQUALMO: Quality Estimation. COPROMO: Productivity Estimation. Expert COCOMO: Risk Assessment.
6. Future Trends.
Trends in Software Productivity and Estimating Accuracy. Effects of Increasing Domain Understanding. Effects of Innovation and Change. Coping with Change: COCOMO II. Coping with Change: COCOMO II and Your Organization.
Appendix A: COCOMO II: Assumptions and Phase/Activity Distributions.
Introduction. Waterfall and MBASE/RUP Phase Definitions. Phase Distribution of Effort and Schedule. Waterfall and MBASE/RUP Activity Definitions. Distribution of Effort Across Activities. Definitions and Assumptions.
Appendix B: COCOMO II: Estimating for Incremental Development.
Introduction. Incremental Development Model. Inputs and Outputs. Estimation Steps. Incremental Development Considerations.
Appendix C: COCOMO Suite: Data Collection Forms and Guidelines.
Introduction. Procedure for Projects. Guidelines for Data Collection. Data Conditioning.
Appendix D: USC-CSE Affiliate Programs.
Introduction. Primary Benefits. Additional Benefits. Levels of Affiliation. Current Affiliates.
Appendix E: USC COCOMO II. Software Reference Manual.
OCOMO? Navigating COCOMO. Begin Using COCOMO. Obtaining COCOMO. New. Load Project. Save Project. Save As Project. Load Model. Save Model. Save As Model. Make Report. Export. Save Screens. Print Screen. Print Preview. Print Setup. Exit. Add Module. Clear All Module. Snapshot. Undo. Cut. Copy. Paste. Post Architecture Model. Early Design Model. Scale Factors. Equation. Person Month. Function Point. File Load. File Save. File Save As. Project. Compute. WaterFall Model-Project Phase Distribution. Waterfall Model-Module Phase Distribution. MBASE Model-Project Phase Distribution. MBASE Model-Module Phase Distribution. Project Maintenance. Module Maintenance.
Acronyms & Glossary.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.