Estimating Costs For Software Development Project
In recent years, software has become the most expensive component of computer system projects
. Software cost estimation is the process of predicting the effort required by the software developers to develop software. This article provides some data that can be used for estimating purposes.
Though the task of estimating costs for Software development project might seem to be a fairly simple, but in reality it can be quite challenging. An evolving set of Project Requirements, Coding Intricacies, and Interacting Technologies are difficulties that must be controlled in order to create an accurate estimate of hours and costs. These estimates are, of course, part of a larger proposal and project plan that is used to land the new project.
As the clients are very busy, they might not have a complete picture of the technical side of a project. It can be difficult on their side to take the time to document all the background information for a given software project. A project questionnaire can assist Indian software developers the process of documenting all the relevant background information. It also shows initiative by your company and can set a positive tone for the whole project.
The information that can be obtained from the client is:
Non Disclosure: The client must share the detailed information about the project.
General Project Synopsis: The details of the objectives of the projects must be shared.
Specific Software Development Tasks: A priority list must be prepared in order of importance/urgency. They must also clarify their needs and wants. In addition to this, they must specify the services they want you to perform and what all things are outside their responsibility. Also it is to be made clear that if there is an initial task or two that can be used to establish a relationship.
Time Frame / Budget of Project: Informations must be collected on the realistic timeframe to start the project, the urgency of the project and about its budget.
Software Development Technologies: Software developers in India list the Programming Languages, Databases, Platforms, third Party tools etc and enquire whether the application is integrated with any external systems or data.
Environment: More ideas are to be collected about the environment where the application is hosted and whether there is a Test environment, Development or Production.
Access Details: Let setup a test account for you so you can see the application from the User Perspective. Have them setup access for you to their code / database / task management tool, like Remote Desktop, Hosting account credentials, etc. Have them send code / database (via email or ftp) so you can review it from your own environment.
Project Credentials: Provide any general documentation on the project (technical or user).
Software Development Project Team: Know about the structure of current team, relationship with existing or prior developers, contact information and decision maker present.
Project Success: Do enquire about how they define success on project. Collect information on whether they give more importance to price, quickly finishing or to the quality of work. Also gather ideas about the biggest challenge they see for the project.
Follow Up Call: Two potential times that theyre available for phone call to discuss above information must be collected. Do try to get as much as you can. This information acts as the foundation for your entire project. Act as the clients advocate in completing this questionnaire and thoroughly analyzing the information. Put together a solid proposal for them and enjoy the rewards of winning the project and a new client!
Conclusion: More studies are needed to improve the accuracy of cost estimate for maintenance projects.
by: Holly Maxted
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