Enhancing Software Test Effort Estimation using Ensemble Learning Algorithms

In software engineering, accurate test effort prediction is critical to project schedule and resource efficiency. Conventional approaches, which depend on past performance or expert opinion, frequently fail to provide a reliable estimate of the testing effort. These approaches might offer some insight at first, but as project complexity rises, they become less scalable and more error-prone. This study explores the use of machine learning to improve the estimation of software test effort in response. This work intends to overcome the shortcomings of conventional methods and create more accurate and scalable solutions by utilising the power of machine learning algorithms. The goal of the research is to determine the best machine learning strategy for software test effort estimation through extensive testing and comparative analysis. The results of this study are compared using metrics such as RMSE, MSE, MAE, and R2 score, with Random Forest algorithm demonstrating superior performance over other algorithms.