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Evolution of Software Economics - appu06103010 - 10-04-2017 Evolution of Software Economics [attachment=15952] 2.1 Software Economics Five fundamental parameters that can be abstracted from software costing models: Size Process Personnel Environment Required Quality Overviewed in Chapter 2 Much more detail in Chapter 3. Software Economics Parameters Size: Usually measured in SLOC or number of Function Points required to realize the desired capabilities. Function Points a better metric earlier in project LOC (SLOC, KLOC ) a better metric later in project These are not new metrics for measuring size, effort, personnel needs, Process used to guide all activities. Workers (roles), artifacts, activities Support heading toward target and eliminate non-essential / less important activities Process critical in determining software economics Component-based development; application domain iterative approach, use-case driven Movement toward lean everything! Software Economics Parameters Personnel capabilities of the personnel in general and in the application domain in particular Motherhood: get the right people; good people; Can t always do this. Much specialization nowadays. Some are terribly expensive. Emphasize team and team responsibilities Ability to work in a team; Several newer light-weight methodologies are totally built around a team or very small group of individuals |