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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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