Estimation Model
Duration: 4 min
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The video is an educational lecture on software engineering estimation models, presented by Sanchit Jain from Knowledge Gate. The lecture begins by introducing the concept of estimation in software development, focusing on two primary metrics: time and cost. It then categorizes estimation into four main types: Post estimation, Base estimation, Decomposition, and Empirical model. The presentation transitions to a specific type, 'Post / Delayed estimation', explaining that this approach is used when dealing with a friendly party and known technology, where the time and cost are not estimated because the cost is expected to be supported in every situation. The video concludes with a 'Thanks for watching' screen.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a title card for 'SOFTWARE ENGINEERING' and '#knowledgegate'. It then transitions to a presentation slide titled 'Estimation model'. The slide states that the goal is to estimate time and cost of development. It lists four types of estimation: Post estimation, Base estimation, Decomposition, and Empirical model. A speaker, identified as Sanchit Jain, is visible in a small window, speaking into a microphone. The on-screen text clearly lists the four estimation types, and the speaker's voice explains the concept of estimation in software development.
2:00 – 3:34 02:00-03:34
The slide changes to 'Post / Delayed estimation'. The text explains that in the case of a friendly party and known technology, neither time nor cost is estimated because the cost will be supported in every situation. The speaker elaborates on this concept, emphasizing that the relationship with the client and the familiarity with the technology eliminate the need for formal estimation. The on-screen text is clearly visible, and the speaker's voice provides the explanation. The video ends with a final screen that says 'THANKS FOR WATCHING'.
The lecture provides a structured overview of software estimation, starting with a general introduction to the concept and its two key components, time and cost. It then systematically presents four distinct estimation models, with the first being 'Post / Delayed estimation', which is explained as a scenario where estimation is unnecessary due to a pre-existing supportive relationship and technological familiarity. The progression moves from a broad classification to a specific, practical example, illustrating a real-world application of estimation principles.