A Cost Estimation Model For Reuse Based Software Program

Abstract

Reuse reduces total cost of product but it has its value. As per reuse principle, it is not for free, a reuse program requires a lot of setup investment as well as additional costs for development and operational activities but benefits are neither linear nor immediate. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the current state of art and practice on cost estimation for a software reuse oriented program by extending the pioneering contribution of other researchers in this direction. A simplified software reuse cost estimation model which presents where, who, how capital investment is done for a reuse program is suggested with various cost effecting factors.