{"product_id":"9780132702447","title":"Practical Software Estimation: Function Point Methods for Insourced and Outsourced Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A clearly written book that is a useful primer for a very complicated set of topics.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--Capers Jones, Chief Scientist Emeritus, Software Productivity Research LLC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Software Estimation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e brings together today's most valuable tips, techniques, and best practices for accurately estimating software project efforts, costs, and schedules. Written by a leading expert in the field, it addresses the full spectrum of real-world challenges faced by those who must develop reliable estimates. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM. A. Parthasarathy draws on the immense experience of Infosys, one of the world's largest and most respected providers of IT-enabled business solutions, to bring you the only book with detailed guidance on estimating insourced and outsourced software projects, as well as projects that blend both approaches. He demonstrates how to successfully utilize Function Point (FP) methods, the industry's leading estimation model. Then, using real case studies, he systematically identifies pitfalls that can lead to inaccurate estimates--and offers proven solutions. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage includes \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to estimate all types of software projects, including \"fresh\" development, reengineering, and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to incorporate the impact of core project elements on estimates: scope, environment, experience, and tools\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFP analysis from start to finish: data and transaction functions, general system characteristics, and more\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFP methods for any platform or business function\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eInnovative re-estimation methods to track progress \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to quote RFPs and prepare contracts: fixed price, time\/material, and project execution lifecycle models\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAlternatives to FP: Delphi, COCOMO II, and COSMIC-FFP\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to choose the right estimation tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Software Estimation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the definitive reference for anyone who must estimate software projects accurately: project and IT managers, individual developers, system designers, architects, executives, consultants, and outsourcers alike.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eList of Figures \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e List of Tables \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Foreword \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Preface \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Introduction \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Role of Estimation in Software Projects \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: A Study of Function Point Analysis \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Data Functions \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Transactional Functions \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: General System Characteristics \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Size, Effort, and Scheduling of Projects \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Estimation Flavors \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: A Sense of Where You Are \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Tips, Tricks, and Traps \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Insourcing versus Outsourcing \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Key Factors in Software Contracts \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Project Estimation and Costing \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Other Estimation Methods \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Estimation Tools \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Estimation Case Study \u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Reference Tables: Transaction Function Counts \u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Reference Tables: Data Function Points \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBibliography \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46588990423281,"sku":"9780132702447","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9780132702447_p0.jpg?v=1765841048","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780132702447","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}