How To Develop A Reliable Test Effort Estimation
Ruud Teunissen
Polteq IT Services
Key Takeaways:
- Even with little or almost no information available, it is possible to define a global estimate. By asking and answering a few questions, your estimate becomes more accurate.
- The “average” project is a myth! There are always differences that influence the required test effort. Learn how to create an approach for effort estimation that you can tune and that is reliable, defendable and negotiable.
- It’s better to be honest than to admit you did not tell the whole truth at the start. It’s essential for any estimate!
About Me!
Ruud Teunissen has been active in testing since 1989. Throughout his career he has played almost any possible role in testing (tester, test manager, test trainer, coach, sales, manager, test consultant, …) in a variety of environments and companies. Ruud is coauthor of several books on structured testing, including Software Testing: A Guide to the TMap® Approach.
This book is the foundation for the current TMap Next Approach. As senior test consultant and architect with Polteq Test Services BV, Ruud focuses on test improvement and test management in any context. Ruud is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences. Ruud is involved in the Research & Development department and as such constantly looking for improvement and expansion of the testing profession.