Putnam's equation, also known as the Putnam model or the Putnam Resource Allocation Model, is a mathematical formula developed by Lawrence H. Putnam in the 1960s. It is used for estimating the effort and duration required for software development projects based on the size of the project and the available resources. The equation is as follows: Effort = a * (Size)^b * (Productivity)^c Where: Effort : The total effort required to complete the project. Size : The estimated size of the software project, often measured in thousands of lines of code (KLOC) or function points. Productivity : The productivity factor that represents the capability or efficiency of the development team. a, b, c: Coefficients derived from historical data and calibration. Putnam's equation assumes that there is a power-law relationship between the size of the project and the effort required to complete it. The size of the project can be determined based on the number of lines of code, function points, o...
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