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Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art Steve McConnell
Publisher: Microsoft Press

By the way I recommend “Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art”. In “Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art”, Steve McConnell brings forth all sorts of industry data that shows that the problem with software development estimation is underestimating, not overestimating. Definitely one of my favorite estimate books – “Software Estimation, Demystifying the Black Art”. At work, I just received "Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art," by Steve McConnell. Why is it that when I am asked to estimate a project, I switch into abused-dog mode? Steve McConnell, Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art. See also Tom DeMarco's article where he says. Generally speaking though, time based estimation has been one of the more problematic approaches in many more active software projects, and especially greenfield and commercial development. References: Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art: McConnell; Agile Project Management: Highsmith; Code Ownership · Law of Large Numbers · Teamicide. Some of the problems with time based estimation: .. My first instinct is to dive under the of months for a lot of people. Levels and understand the effect on the schedule. Strict control is something that matters a lot on relatively useless projects and much less on useful projects.