FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE COST OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
- 1 July 1964
- report
- Published by Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Abstract
Although accurate estimation of computer programming costs is an important prerequisite for effective programming management, such estimates have historically been very unreliable. Some of the underlying causes of this problem are discussed, and about fifty factors that appear to contribute to the cost of computer programs are identified. Data concerning the effects of a few of these factors upon cost are presented by way of illustration. Recommendations are made for more detailed cost collection, cost analysis, and experimentation.Keywords
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