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Course Outline
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
7 Hours
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