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Software testing is carried out primarily to unearth system defects, and to prevent defective products from reaching customers.
It’s also carried out to convince customers that a product conforms to and fulfils the agreed-upon specifications and functionality.
However, in order to evaluate potential ap (...)
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Software testing is carried out primarily to unearth system defects, and to prevent ...
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2010-03-11
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The Delphi technique—drawing wise counsel from senior and experienced software developers—can help you prepare
estimates for software development projects. With this method of software estimation, project specifications are given to
a few experts, depending on their availability. Learn about (...)
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2010-03-11
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The Underbelly of Software Project Management Tools. Download Free Tools Research Reports Linked To the Software Project Management
Tools Project management tools for software development should include a broad range of functionality. Project teams must
be able to estimate the scope and duration of each p (...)
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2010-03-11
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While many software professionals know one or more software sizing techniques—most have a reasonable understanding
of function point analysis (FPA) or use case point techniques—they’re often stymied when it comes to making a real-life
estimate. Learn a methodology that can help you make re (...)
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While many software professionals know one or more software sizing techniques—most have ...
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2010-03-11
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In the corporate world, the word “excellence” is used a lot, but what does it really mean? One way to answer that question
is to examine what companies that are considered to be excellent have in common. Learn the common characteristics that allow
excellent companies to lead in their markets while co (...)
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2010-03-11
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The conventional unit of measurement for software size is the point. Unfortunately, the point-based measurement system fails
to account for many of the complexities of software development. This paper proposes software size units (SSUs) as an alternative
to points, defines their component elements, and e (...)
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The conventional unit of measurement for software size is the point. ...
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2010-03-11
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
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2007-11-02
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
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2007-11-02
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are th...
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2008-12-15
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Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack
of understanding of the concept of "productivity." This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity. (...)
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products for the software development industry. He has ...
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2007-05-30
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are th...
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2008-12-15
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A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective
buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule. (...)
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2007-04-25
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Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering
service, and pricing are all somewhat haphazard. Perhaps it's time to focus efforts on resolving the key paradoxes of software
estimation. (...)
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Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering
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2006-08-18
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Organizations often rely on surveys and questionnaires to determine customer satisfaction ratings, but such methods merely
offer a perceived customer rating. Obtaining a realistic measure of customer satisfaction involves computing a metric based
on a composite customer satisfaction rating system. (...)
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Organizations often rely on surveys and questionnaires to determine customer satisfaction ratings, but such methods merely
offer a perceived custo...
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2009-04-13