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Introduction to Software Measurement

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

Fundamentals of Function Point Analysis

  • A general overview of Function Point Analysis (FPA).
  • Comprehending the principles underlying functional size measurement.
  • Recognizing function points as an indicator of business functionality.
  • Exploring the connections between function points, effort, cost, and productivity.

Function Point Standards and Methods

  • Introduction to IFPUG Function Points.
  • An overview of NESMA Function Points.
  • Comparing various approaches to functional sizing.
  • Selecting the most suitable measurement methodology.

Functional Size Measurement Process

  • Defining system boundaries.
  • Analyzing user requirements from a functional viewpoint.
  • Identifying functional components eligible for measurement.
  • Implementing rules for functional size measurement.

Identifying Data Functions

  • Understanding Internal Logical Files (ILFs).
  • Understanding External Interface Files (EIFs).
  • Recognizing and categorizing data functions.
  • Applying measurement rules with illustrative examples.

Measuring Transactional Functions

  • Understanding External Inputs (EIs).
  • Understanding External Outputs (EOs).
  • Understanding External Queries (EQs).
  • Classifying and quantifying transactional functionality.

Complexity, Weights, and Calculation

  • Determining the complexity levels of functions.
  • Applying standard function point weights.
  • Computing total function point counts.
  • Reviewing measurement examples and completing exercises.

Software Estimation Using Function Points

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

NESMA Impacted Enhancement Function Points

  • Comprehending concepts related to enhancement measurement.
  • Introduction to Impacted Function Points (IFP).
  • Assigning appropriate impact factors.
  • Applying NESMA techniques for enhancement measurement.

Practical Workshop and Course Review

  • Measuring a software example using FPA techniques.
  • Reviewing calculations and resulting data.
  • Applying measured data for quality and productivity analysis.
  • Summary of key learnings and next steps.

Requirements

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

Target Audience

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

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  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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