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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Software Measurement
- Exploring software sizing and estimation principles
- The impact of metrics on the software development process
- Assessing software productivity, quality, and performance
- Advantages and obstacles associated with functional size measurement
Core Principles of Function Point Analysis
- An overview of Function Point Analysis (FPA)
- Key principles of functional size measurement
- Function points as an indicator of business functionality
- Correlations between function points, effort, cost, and productivity
Function Point Standards and Methodologies
- An introduction to IFPUG Function Points
- An overview of NESMA Function Points
- Comparing various functional sizing methods
- Choosing the right measurement approach
The Functional Size Measurement Process
- Defining system boundaries
- Interpreting user requirements from a functional standpoint
- Specifying functional components for analysis
- Applying functional size measurement rules
Recognizing Data Functions
- Comprehending Internal Logical Files (ILFs)
- Comprehending External Interface Files (EIFs)
- Identifying and categorizing data functions
- Applying measurement rules through examples
Quantifying Transactional Functions
- Comprehending External Inputs (EIs)
- Comprehending External Outputs (EOs)
- Comprehending External Queries (EQs)
- Categorizing and measuring transactional capabilities
Complexity, Weights, and Calculations
- Determining the complexity level of functions
- Applying appropriate function point weights
- Computing total function points
- Examining measurement examples and practical exercises
Software Estimation via Function Points
- Leveraging function points for effort estimation
- Aiding project planning and forecasting
- Evaluating development productivity
- Implementing function point analysis in actual projects
NESMA Impacted Enhancement Function Points
- Concepts behind measuring enhancements
- An introduction to Impacted Function Points (IFP)
- Determining impact factors
- Utilizing NESMA enhancement measurement methods
Practical Workshop and Course Recap
- Measuring a software example using FPA techniques
- Reviewing calculations and outcomes
- Applying measurements for quality and productivity insights
- Course summary and subsequent steps
Requirements
- A fundamental grasp of software estimation and sizing principles
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Business analysts
- Software metric specialists
- Quality consultants
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