An Efficient Approach for Agile Web Based Project Estimation: AgileMOW

Abstract

<p class="MsoNormal"> <span lang="EN-GB">There exist numerous sophisticated models and methods for estimating the size, cost and schedule of software projects. However</span><span lang="EN-GB">, </span><span lang="EN-GB">the ability to accurately predict the software cost of web based software for agile software projects is still dubious. The most appropriate web based software cost estimation in an agile software development environment is a big problem due to varying levels of customer requirement and different individual personnel capabilities. Also</span><span lang="EN-GB">, the</span><span lang="EN-GB"> need to develop a separate model to estimate web based project is rising. In this research paper</span><span lang="EN-GB">, </span><span lang="EN-GB">we present AgileMOW, an approach to model a software cost estimation process which will evaluate effort and cost of software development for web based projects developed using Agile methodology with a number of constraints imposed by stakeholders and environmental characteristics, thereby satisfying multitudinous criteria by making use of COCOMO II model, a famous traditional algorithmic technique. </span><span lang="EN-US">Most importantly</span><span lang="EN-US">, </span><span lang="EN-US">the paper identifies the difference between conventional and web projects. </span><span lang="EN-GB">The proposed estimation model enhances the level of visibility in the planning stages.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span> </p

A Review of Agile Software Effort Estimation Methods

“…Planning poker is a non-algorithmic method and is simple to implement. Other agile estimation methods introduced so far are constructive agile estimation algorithm [8] and AgileMOW [7] although their accuracy has not yet been calibrated by other researchers.…”

“…This prompted the introduction of cost estimation methods such as planning poker [6] in 2003 which is one of the most popular agile estimation methods. However, planning poker depends on expert experience on previous projects and its estimates are specific to the team; another team may estimate different story point for the same project Recently other methods such as Bayesian Belief Network, AgileMOW [7] and Constructive Agile Estimation algorithm [8] were introduced to deal with uncertainty and iterative nature of agile software development. Estimation of effort and cost depends on accurate estimation of the software size which helps to predict the project scope.…”

“…The first methods were only based on software size using lines of codes or function points to estimate the cost. Currently other cost drivers such as process factors and human factors have been included in estimation methods to improve on software estimation accuracy [7]. However, demand for new functionalities, quick delivery of software such as mobile applications established a need for new software development methods.…”

Software process selection system based on multicriteria decision making

“…We have identified and considered a few common application types like a DA, WA, and MA on which an agile development process can be declared as supremum or inferior in the context of any application development. The use of agility principles in software development is a new standard due to the challenges posed by a competitive business environment, such as ever‐changing requirements and challenging deadlines 54 …”

Size Metrics for Service-Oriented Architecture

“…Software developers have had the interest of measuring accurately the size of software products. Earlier metrics were based on software lines of codes or function points to estimate the size [2]. However, demand for new functionalities and inclusion of new features such as software re-use, distributed systems and iterative development has established a need for new software size metrics.…”