Thrilled with Use Case Point Estimation
We at ITR have been using Use Case Point Estimation now for about 18 months and we are finding it to be very accurate and that it fits our business model nicely too. We use this technique to provide clients with indicative first up estimates (even though we work to time and materials), enabling them to come to some conclusion as to what features to build into their product at a particular juncture in time.
I have found this technique to work so well in fact and to blend so nicely with our agile practices, that I am going to move the estimation formula into an ASP.Net application and make it available from our Web Site when it goes online shortly. The application will include the ability to upload user stories (with attached Use Cases in XMI format).
I will post again soon when it’s available.
Simon its great that we are putting this out. One thought that I have regarding this is the privacy, security, and confidentiality that will need to be exercised in uploading the XMI format.
Maybe a Click Once application or XBAP may be in order.
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Mark I agree about the confidentiality aspect however my intention is to make the application a download for the community to use on their own infrastructure, thereby negating this issue.
Thanks,
Simon
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