This column starts a series on estimating. This is a big subject, however, so the series will take a number of months. Since there is a lot of interest in estimating, however, I have decided that this time is warranted.
Objects can be very helpful in estimating.
They can be helpful, that is, if engineers know how to use them. The proper use of objects for estimating, however, requires some work on your part. But then, few things in life are free. My purpose with this series is to tell you how to make good estimates with objects. Among other things, I found that it is possible to make rather good plans for even small programming jobs.