So we’ve had a bit of an adventure; I’ve covered three different estimation models, each with a basis that isactually sound. And there’s a problem. The problem is simple: We […]
Test Estimation – VI
So far, we have two ways to predict project outcome: First by comparing the test effort to other projects, and suggesting it is “between the six of project X and […]
Test Estimation – V
So one way to estimate the testing phase (if you have such a thing), or at least testing activities, is to compare the test effort to the development effort or […]
Test Estimation – IV
So far, I’ve pointed out various issues in test estimation, pointing out the fallacies involved in simple ‘naive’ test estimation. I also pointed out that is possible to do some […]
Test Estimation – III
So previously I posted that factors outside our own control make accurately estimating the total test schedule impossible. In addition, I posted that even estimatingf simple, known, static things by […]
On Test Estimation – II
Another post I made to the Agile-Testing Group recently: Here’s a simple estimation excercise. My honest advice is don’t just read it; actually try it. It takes about two minutes. […]
On Test Estimation – I
I posted this yesterday to the Agile-Testing List, thought I would share it here as well: — In agile-testing@yahoogroups.com, “daswartz@…” wrote:>>> Can you help us understand why the QA people […]
Estimates – III (Serious this time)
I’ve re-titled the last Estimates III as “Models – I”, as it really deserves it’s own serious. Pressing on … (AKA – Stupid Project Management Tricks; a True Story) The […]
Estimates – II
As usual, some of my commenter’s have written my article for me … Seriously, Ben Simo points out that is it always possible to give an estimate, but that all […]
Estimates – Laws
I’m a big fan of “Laws” of software development – Rules that express complex ideas in very few words. Moore’s Law, for example, that computing power doubles (roughly) every eighteen […]
Estimates – Interlude
The previous post was on estimates for technologist in general. Software Testers, things are a little more … challenging. For example – What quality will be the code be when […]
Estimates – I
If I had to think of one subject that was not taught in school, and only covered in industry certifications in the most naïve way – it would be estimation. […]