Estimates vs. Actuals
Estimates vs. Actuals

Comparing estimates with the actual results is a difficult task, but not impossible. There are a lot of factors to consider, but ultimately it will help you improve your estimations, budgeting, and forecasting.

How to deal with underestimated projects
How to deal with underestimated projects

As much as you try, you will inevitably face situations where you are working on a project that has been underestimated. Read this blog to find out what you can do when you are about to go over a budget

The evils of ballpark estimations - and how to escape them
The evils of ballpark estimations – and how to escape them

Everyone wants a ballpark estimation before they start a project, but not everyone understands how complex software development is, and how inaccurate such a rough estimation will be. In this blog we discuss this and more about how to manage

Software cost estimation models, part 4: COCOMO model
Software cost estimation models, part 4: COCOMO model

Originating in the 70s, the updated COCOMO cost estimation model uses historical projects and factors defined cost drivers to help you estimate the cost of a software project.

Approaching client requirements - how to estimate accurately
Approaching client requirements – how to estimate accurately

Client requirements can be confusing, unclear, vague, or just not technical at all. It’s important to understand them before giving a cost estimate. In this blog, we go through the steps you can take to ensure you approach your client

Garbage-in Garbage-out
Garbage-in, Garbage-out

Whenever you get a brief for a new project, you need to vet through all the details, because if you use low quality information, you will end up with low quality products. This is what we call Garbage-in, Garbage-out, and

Why is cost estimation important?
Why is cost estimation important?

Cost estimation can sometimes be overlooked, or replaced with a mere ballpark figure. In this blog we discuss the reasons why an accurate cost estimation is important to the success of any software development project.

Software cost estimation models Part 2: COSMIC
Software cost estimation models, Part 2: COSMIC

COSMIC is a method for sizing software by looking at data points and using an algorithm. It can be used to estimate the cost of software before starting development in order to get an accurate price early on.

A concise review of existing software cost estimation models, Part 1

When it comes to estimating the cost of software you are about to build, there is no silver bullet. We know this especially after our recent survey, where we found out that everyone uses different methods and tactics that work