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Introduction to Software Measurement

  • Exploring concepts of software sizing and estimation.
  • The significance of metrics in the software development lifecycle.
  • Evaluating software productivity, quality, and performance.
  • Advantages and challenges associated with functional size measurement.

Fundamentals of Function Point Analysis

  • Overview of Function Point Analysis (FPA).
  • Core principles underlying functional size measurement.
  • The role of function points in quantifying business functionality.
  • Interrelationships between function points, effort, cost, and productivity.

Function Point Standards and Methods

  • Introduction to IFPUG Function Points.
  • Overview of NESMA Function Points.
  • Comparative analysis of various functional sizing approaches.
  • Selecting the most suitable measurement methodology.

Functional Size Measurement Process

  • Defining system boundaries.
  • Interpreting user requirements through a functional lens.
  • Identifying functional components for measurement purposes.
  • Applying rules for functional size measurement.

Identifying Data Functions

  • Understanding Internal Logical Files (ILFs).
  • Understanding External Interface Files (EIFs).
  • Identification and classification of data functions.
  • Application of measurement rules with illustrative examples.

Measuring Transactional Functions

  • Understanding External Inputs (EIs).
  • Understanding External Outputs (EOs).
  • Understanding External Queries (EQs).
  • Classification and measurement of transactional functionalities.

Complexity, Weights, and Calculation

  • Determining complexity levels for functions.
  • Applying function point weights.
  • Calculating total function points.
  • Reviewing examples and exercises related to measurements.

Software Estimation Using Function Points

  • Leveraging function points for effort estimation.
  • Aiding in project planning and forecasting.
  • Evaluating development productivity.
  • Implementing function point analysis in real-world projects.

NESMA Impacted Enhancement Function Points

  • Concepts of enhancement measurement.
  • Introduction to Impacted Function Points (IFP).
  • Assignment of impact factors.
  • Application of NESMA enhancement measurement techniques.

Practical Workshop and Course Review

  • Conducting measurements on a software example using FPA techniques.
  • Reviewing calculations and outcomes.
  • Utilizing measurements for quality and productivity analysis.
  • Summary of key takeaways and next steps.

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge and understanding of software estimation and sizing techniques.

Target Audience

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