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Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art Steve McConnell
Publisher: Microsoft Press

His latest book is "Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art" and is a great read, full of important insights and ideas. Software Estimation - Demystifying the Black Art is another masterpiece by Steve McConnell. He's got a new book out, and it's called (on Amazon.com), Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft)) (Paperback). If I could make this chapter mandatory company reading, I would! Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Best Practices (Microsoft)) Often referred to as the “black art” because of its complexity and uncertainty, software estimation is not as hard or mysterious as people think. By the way I recommend “Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art”. Why is it that when I am asked to estimate a project, I switch into abused-dog mode? Steve Mcconnell's book “Software Estimation – Demystifying the Black Art” starts with an excellent chapter on just this – estimates, targets and commitments. Book Review - Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art. (2) It's no exaggeration to say that the most important thing a professional software team can do to increase its value to an organization is to become skilled in the arts of estimation and planning. I introduced in last june book Code Complete 2 by same author - it is suggested reading for developers. I personally don't have a problem with Microsoft publishing his books. My first instinct is to dive under the of months for a lot of people. Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art by Steve McConnell is a book that meets my definition of a good technical book.