In a previous article, The Myth of the Interchangeable Programmer, I discussed the flawed Software Management Formulas (SMFs) that form the basis for many decisions in computing. The SMFs suggest to anyone foolish enough to use them that the cost of software development is primarily dependent upon the per hour cost of programmers. Thus, the […]
Over my years of watching software projects, I have identified two mathematical formulas that guide much of the industry. These formulas are: Software Produced = Number of Workers x Hours Worked. And: Cost of Software = Number of Workers x Hours Worked x Hourly Cost Per Worker. I call these the “Software Management Formulas” or […]
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