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Introduction to Software Measurement

  • Core 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) principles.
  • Foundations of functional size measurement.
  • Function points as a representation of business functionality.
  • Connecting function points to effort, cost, and productivity.

Function Point Standards and Methods

  • Introduction to IFPUG Function Points.
  • Overview of NESMA Function Points.
  • Comparison of various functional sizing approaches.
  • Strategies for selecting the most suitable measurement method.

Functional Size Measurement Process

  • Defining system boundaries.
  • Analyzing user requirements from a functional standpoint.
  • Identifying functional components for assessment.
  • Applying standard 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).
  • Evaluation of External Outputs (EOs).
  • Review of External Queries (EQs).
  • Classification and measurement of transactional functionality.

Complexity, Weights, and Calculation

  • Determining complexity levels for functions.
  • Appropriate application of function point weights.
  • Computation of total function points.
  • Review of calculation examples and exercises.

Software Estimation Using Function Points

  • Leveraging function points for effort estimation.
  • Enhancing project planning and forecasting capabilities.
  • Measuring development productivity effectively.
  • Implementation of function point analysis in real-world projects.

NESMA Impacted Enhancement Function Points

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

Practical Workshop and Course Review

  • Measurement of a software case study using FPA techniques.
  • Verification of calculations and outcomes.
  • Utilization of measurements for quality and productivity insights.
  • Course summary and subsequent action steps.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental software estimation and sizing principles.

Target Audience

  • Project Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Software Metric Specialists
  • Quality Consultants
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