05-20-2013, 09:53 PM
Read up on the cost estimation process:
https://www.ohloh.net/p/WorldEdit_Lua/estimated_cost
Please note that COCOMO was created to model large institutional projects, which often don't compare well with distributed open-source projects.
COCOMO is meant to include the design, specification drafting, reviewing and management overhead that goes along with producing quality software.
This model seems to be most accurate with mature, large projects. Young projects with little activity are typically overvalued.
In the very least, it assumes that your project is perfectly working, that you have documentation etc.
https://www.ohloh.net/p/WorldEdit_Lua/estimated_cost
Please note that COCOMO was created to model large institutional projects, which often don't compare well with distributed open-source projects.
COCOMO is meant to include the design, specification drafting, reviewing and management overhead that goes along with producing quality software.
This model seems to be most accurate with mature, large projects. Young projects with little activity are typically overvalued.
In the very least, it assumes that your project is perfectly working, that you have documentation etc.