Effort Estimation in Agile Software Projects Using Kohonen Maps

• Werney Ayala Luz Lira UFPI
• Francisco Vanderson de Moura Alves UFPI
• Pedro de Alcântara dos Santos Neto UFPI
• Ricardo de Andrade Lira Rabelo UFPI
• Ricardo de Sousa Britto UFPI

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbqs.2015.15211

Abstract

Software development through agile methods is directly linked to the execution of the various activities planned throughout the iterations. Good deadline estimates make the project stable, the development team safer and the customer more satisfied. However, estimating the deadline for developing a task is somewhat sensitive to errors, since all techniques have some practical use limitations. This work aims to carry out a study on the use of self-organizing Kohonen maps to assist in these estimates, providing an initial estimate of the duration of a task, using as a basis measures obtained from similar and previously performed tasks. To evaluate the approach, data obtained from a local software development company were used. From the evaluation it was possible to draw conclusions regarding the quality of the records made by the developers of this company, and to evaluate the accuracy of the estimate made by the approach.

Keywords: Estimate, Agile Projects, Kohonen Maps

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