| International Journal of Computer Applications | 
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA | 
| Volume 2 - Number 1 | 
| Year of Publication: 2010 | 
| Authors: Arvinder Kaur, Kulvinder Singh Mann | 
                         
                        
                        10.5120/605-855
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Arvinder Kaur, Kulvinder Singh Mann . Component Based Software Engineering. International Journal of Computer Applications. 2, 1 ( May 2010), 105-108. DOI=10.5120/605-855
Traditional software estimation models are directed towards large monolithic software development projects. Contemporary software development practices require a new approach to software cost estimation. Contemporary development practices characterize a software application as interacting, independent components. Component-based development offers many potential benefits such as a greater reuse.