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Introduction to Software Measurement

  • Exploring concepts related to software sizing and estimation
  • The significance of metrics in the software development process
  • Assessing software productivity, quality, and performance
  • Advantages and potential challenges of measuring functional size

Foundations of Function Point Analysis

  • Introduction to the principles of Function Point Analysis (FPA)
  • Core principles of functional size measurement
  • Function points as an indicator of business functionality
  • The correlation between function points, effort, cost, and productivity

Function Point Standards and Methodologies

  • Introduction to the IFPUG Function Point standard
  • Overview of NESMA Function Points
  • Evaluation of various functional sizing approaches
  • Criteria for selecting the most suitable measurement method

The Functional Size Measurement Process

  • Defining clear system boundaries
  • Analyzing user requirements from a functional standpoint
  • Identifying functional components suitable for measurement
  • Implementing functional size measurement rules

Identifying Data Functions

  • Comprehending Internal Logical Files (ILFs)
  • Understanding External Interface Files (EIFs)
  • Recognition and classification of data functions
  • Application of measurement rules with practical examples

Measuring Transactional Functions

  • Analysis of External Inputs (EIs)
  • Analysis of External Outputs (EOs)
  • Analysis of External Queries (EQs)
  • Categorization and measurement of transactional capabilities

Complexity, Weights, and Calculation

  • Assessing function complexity levels
  • Application of function point weightings
  • Computation of total function points
  • Review of measurement case studies and exercises

Software Estimation via Function Points

  • Leveraging function points for effort estimation
  • Enhancing project planning and forecasting accuracy
  • Evaluating development productivity
  • Practical application of function point analysis in real-world projects

NESMA Impacted Enhancement Function Points

  • Concepts underlying enhancement measurement
  • Introduction to the Impacted Function Point (IFP) metric
  • Determination and assignment of impact factors
  • Utilization of NESMA enhancement measurement techniques

Practical Workshop and Course Recap

  • Applying FPA techniques to measure a software example
  • Verification of calculations and outcomes
  • Utilizing measurement data for quality and productivity insights
  • Summary of key takeaways and recommended next steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with the fundamentals of software estimation and sizing concepts.

Target Audience

  • Project managers
  • Business analysts
  • Software metric specialists
  • Quality consultants
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