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People simply assume it is impossible to estimate Test activities accurately. Test estimates are especially prone to problems because they often depend on other (unreliable) estimates. In fact, though it is possible to estimate accurately; huge direct and indirect benefits can result. Here we describe key principles of effective estimating and how to apply them to the unique aspects of testing. There are dynamic techniques that effective estimators use throughout the project to control progress as well as to refine and improve their estimates and estimating skills.
360logica is in practice to provide estimation using following methods:
- Appropriate uses and limitations of rapid top-down estimates.
- Work breakdown structure bottom-up estimating techniques and issues.
- Test planning and design methods for determining the number and nature of tests to be run.
- Identifying additional testing effort required besides test execution.
- Controlling testing activities and refining estimates throughout the project.
When we talk about testing, our customers always ask, which testing should we prefer, using manual or Automation testing. Automation testing always increases cost at the start but in longer term, this is going to benefit the customer, if software product has long release cycle. For short release cycle and RAD projects, manual is always recommended, it reduces your unnecessary QA/testing budget.
