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Software Project Cost and Schedule Estimating: Best Practices
 
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Software Project Cost and Schedule Estimating: Best Practices (Paperback)

by William H. Roetzheim (Author), Reyna A. Beasley (Author)
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  • Paperback: 186 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall; Pap/Cdr edition (10 Dec 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0136820891
  • ISBN-13: 978-0136820895
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.1 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Overview of cost estimating concepts in easy to read format
If you're looking for a textbook on cost estimating, this book is not it. I would instead recommend Barry's book (Software Engineering Economics), especially after he comes out with the new version; or Capers new book Estimating Software Costs. This book has value for someone that wants a higher level overview of the field. It would be a good book for someone new to the field that wants to get the general lay of the land prior to delving into one of the massive volumes I recommend above. Also, be aware that the book does use Cost Xpert throughout to illustrate the concepts, which is why an evaluation copy is included. The idea is to get an overview of the concepts and play with a sample tool hands on without spending too much time or money. You can then decide if you want to get into the more advanced volumes, evaluate costing tools for potential purchase, and so on.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Caveat Emptor, 26 Mar 1998
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This book originally caught my eye because it gave the impression of discussing a variety of estimating techniques from function points to COCOMO. For example the synopsis from amazon.com states, "Powerful, scientific techniques are presented for confidently producing and defending accurate software development estimates and schedules." In my opinion nothing could be farther from the truth. This book should really be titled "A User Manual for CostXPert" which is a copyrighted estimating program developed by the author. It briefly summarizes common estimating techniques in the first two chapters. From chapter three on the text is focused entirely on the CostXPert program. The CostXPert program is included on CD ROM, which is usable for only a six month evaluation period. Of course the author offers to sell you a copy at $995 per license, discounts for larger orders. I am still evaluating the CostXPert software and it could possibly have some merit. The book itself as a means of learning about software project scheduling and cost estimating is woefully inadequate in comparison to other books such as Bary Boehm's "Software Engineering Economics." In fact I am a bit steamed that I spent $50 which is essentially subsidizing the authors marketing costs. If you were interested in the software I would suggest that you go to the authors website and download the program, which comes with a 30 day evaluation. The only benefit that you get with the book is a six month evaluation period instead of 30 days. Caveat Emptor!
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