1. Test Estimation Techniques
    1. Work Breakdown Structure
      1. devided project into subtasks
    2. 3-Point Software Testing Estimation Technique
      1. based on statistic
      2. A = Optimistic Estimate
      3. M = Most Likely Estimate
      4. B = Pessimistic Estimate
      5. Value for Estimate (E) = A + (4*M) + B / 6
    3. Wideband Delphi technique
      1. based on collection of the information from participants who are experts
    4. Function Point/Testing Point Analysis
      1. Total Effort Estimate = Total Function Points * Estimate defined per Functional Point
    5. Percentage of development effort method
      1. COCOMO (COnstructive COst MOdel )
        1. 40 to 50 percent of the development
    6. Use – Case Point Method
    7. Percentage distribution
    8. Ad-hoc method
    9. Work-phase based estimation
    10. Best Guess
      1. Assumptions
    11. Experience Based
    12. Planning Poker
    13. Test your estimation!
  2. best practices
    1. Add some buffer time
    2. Consider the Bug Cycle
    3. Consider Past Experience, Previous Projects, Metrics
  3. Consider
    1. Understanding the subject area
    2. Used technologies
      1. Complexity of the application
    3. Availability of documentation, its completeness
      1. Accuracy, specification of requirements
    4. What types of Testing are needed
      1. What types of tests are needed
    5. Used automation tools
    6. How long to prepare the test environment
    7. Time to prepare test plans, test cases, test reports
    8. Interaction between teams
    9. How soon the product will be released
    10. Financial aspect
    11. Risks
    12. How experienced is the testing team Team knowledge on the subject/skills
  4. Sourses
    1. https://www.guru99.com/an-expert-view-on-test-estimation.html
    2. https://www.softwaretestinggenius.com/how-do-we-measure-the-costs-of-software-testing/
    3. https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/software-test-estimation-how-to-estimate-testing-time-accurately/
    4. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235799428_Estimation_of_Software_Testing_Effort_An_intelligent_Approach
    5. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effort-estimation-model-software-testing-rahul-kumar