Capers Jones Bücher

Publisher's Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Deliver bug-free software projects on schedule and within budget Get a clear, complete understanding of how to estimate software costs, schedules, and quality using the real-world information contained in this comprehensive volume. Find out how to choose the correct hardware and software tools, develop an appraisal strategy, deploy tests and prototypes, and produce accurate software cost estimates. Plus, you'll get full coverage of cutting-edge estimating approaches using Java, object-oriented methods, and reusable components. "Capers Jones' work offers a unique contribution to the understanding of the economics of software production. It provides deep insights into why our advances in computing are not matched with corresponding improvements in the software that drives it. This book is absolutely required reading for an understanding of the limitations of our technological advances." --Paul A. Strassmann, former CIO of Xerox, the Department of Defense, and NASA

Though many books discuss software quality, this is the first book to integrate metrics with models and quality improvement strategies, and action plans with project experiences. Covering essential issues and techniques, Kan provides all the information needed to measure and improve the quality of the entire software development process from high-level to low-level design, and all phases of reliability.

Focusing on the common challenges in software development, this book addresses issues like scope creep, budget overruns, and poor quality. It offers technical solutions to transform detrimental practices into effective strategies, guiding readers toward improved project management and successful outcomes. By highlighting actionable methods, it aims to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of software development processes.