Function Point Analisys: Software Measurement and Estimation

This book presents the functional software measurement method called "Function Point Analysis." Its objective is to teach how to measure software according to the IFPUG Measurement Practices Manual standard (version 4.3.1) and how to use functional size in software project estimates, software development contracts, and the generation of indicators for analyzing the productivity and quality of the software development process. Chapter 1 - Why Measure Software? Chapter 2 - The World of Functional Metrics Chapter 3 - The Functional Measurement Process Chapter 4 - Data Type Functions Chapter 5 - Transaction Type Functions Chapter 6 - Calculating Functional Size, Documenting, and Reporting the Measurement Chapter 7 - Case Studies Chapter 8 - Software Estimation Chapter 9 - Software Development Contracts Chapter 10 - Certification on Function Points (CFPS) Appendix 1 - Glossary Appendix 2 - The Adjustment Factor