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Course Outline
Introduction to Software Measurement
- Understanding concepts of software sizing and estimation
- The role of metrics in software development
- Measuring software productivity, quality, and performance
- Benefits and challenges of functional size measurement
Fundamentals of Function Point Analysis
- Overview of Function Point Analysis (FPA)
- Understanding principles of functional size measurement
- Function points as a measure of business functionality
- Relationship between function points, effort, cost, and productivity
Function Point Standards and Methods
- Introduction to IFPUG Function Points
- Overview of NESMA Function Points
- Comparing different functional sizing approaches
- Selecting the appropriate measurement method
Functional Size Measurement Process
- Identifying system boundaries
- Understanding user requirements from a functional perspective
- Defining functional components for measurement
- Applying rules of functional size measurement
Identifying Data Functions
- Understanding Internal Logical Files (ILFs)
- Understanding External Interface Files (EIFs)
- Identifying and classifying data functions
- Applying measurement rules and examples
Measuring Transactional Functions
- Understanding External Inputs (EIs)
- Understanding External Outputs (EOs)
- Understanding External Queries (EQs)
- Classifying and measuring transactional functionality
Complexity, Weights, and Calculation
- Determining function complexity levels
- Applying function point weights
- Calculating total function points
- Reviewing measurement examples and exercises
Software Estimation Using Function Points
- Using function points for effort estimation
- Supporting project planning and forecasting
- Measuring development productivity
- Applying function point analysis in real projects
NESMA Impacted Enhancement Function Points
- Understanding enhancement measurement concepts
- Introduction to Impacted Function Points (IFP)
- Assigning impact factors
- Applying NESMA enhancement measurement techniques
Practical Workshop and Course Review
- Measuring a software example using FPA techniques
- Reviewing calculations and results
- Applying measurements for quality and productivity analysis
- Summary and next steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge and understanding of software estimation and sizing techniques
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Business analysts
- Software metric specialists
- Quality consultants
7 Hours
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