Software Feature Cost Calculator
Calculate the total cost of implementing individual software features, combining engineering hours, QA regression testing, UX mockups, and recurring API fees.
Single Feature Specification & Engineering Effort
Total Feature Cost$8,250.0075 adjusted engineering hours
QA & Regression Cost$1,650.0015 test automation & manual test hours
Debt Drag Surcharge$1,650.00+25% friction from legacy codebase
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Assumptions & Limitations
- Assumes existing codebase architecture is modern and documented.
- QA testing accounts for regression verification across existing modules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do small features often cost thousands of dollars?
Even seemingly simple features require database migrations, validation, error handling, mobile responsiveness, edge case testing, and deployment pipeline verification.
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