Software equation
Description
In the study of software project estimation, the Software Equation is a model with multiple variables based on assumptions of a specific distribution of effort throughout the entire length of a software development project.
Related formulasVariables
E | project effort measured in person-months or person-years (dimensionless) |
LOC | lines of code estimate for the project (dimensionless) |
B | special skills factor (dimensionless) |
P | productivity parameter (dimensionless) |
t | time length of project (dimensionless) |