Project Estimation

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Project Estimation

Hi,

I am given a chance to Bid the project. I have been given the requirements which is just 3-4 pages, very high-level. Based on this I have to do some effort estimation. what are the parameters I should take care initially (not going much deep) and should i use any Project estimation tool or excel is okay.

someone having this experience can shed some light here . ..

Kind Regards,

Paresh.



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Project Estimation

  • MattyBoy4444

    You can also use Use Case Points. This is a better methodology for an object-oriented world. Look at the following article:

    http://www.codeproject.com/gen/design/usecasep.asp

  • retkow

    Guys just a word of caution here before you go ahead using tools.

    Estimation tools work great only if you are able to give then correct & complete inputs.

    e.g. for use case analysis .. its your responsibility to identify all possible use cases.

    so pls put enough effort in understadning and analyzing your requirements. Where requirements are high level make sure you clearly state all the assumption taken with efforts.

    http://DotNetWithMe.blogspot.com
    vikas goyal



  • GlennZarb

    Can you please let me know the URL where we can get the tool suggested by you

    regards

  • JayakumarG

    you can look at:Function Point Analysis it's a way to count the ammount of work in points... after that you must, have an other number... how much time a point costs to build. That number is calculated of past projects and within my comp. not public.



  • ytse

    these were really usefull.

    specially the java online estimation tool is great.

    thanks and cheers.

    Paresh

  • RLN

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