John Domingue wrote: > I'm looking for pointers to how much time and cost is associated with > producing software code.
I am somewhat flumoxed by this question. What kind of an answer were you expecting? The time to produce code can depend on: - what one is trying to build - what it's built from - development methodology used - business model - size of the team - the skill of the developer(s) - regulatory requirements - the number of client changes accommodated - the deadline In addition, cost depends on: - developer salaries - company overheads This assumes it's software developed for profit. Open-source software is different. The price quoted to the client is something else entirely. Similar "it depends" questions are: how much time and cost is associated with making a film / a meal / a school ? Paola (with help from Frank) P.S. The discussion of actual prices or rates could be considered price-fixing and is therefore discouraged. See http://www.limov.com/library/price-fixing.lml -- The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302).
