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Course Outline
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
7 Hours
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