Determining the size of a software application using a specific methodology.
For decades, Functional Size Measurement has been considered best practice for mature organizations, facilitating crucial management processes such as project estimation, project control, performance measurement, benchmarking, vendor management, contracting and others.Â
This presents the importance of using function points as a benchmarking tool for your software project. In particular, IFPUG sizing is discussed.
A detailed discussion on how the use of patterns can provide a faster way to estimate the functional sizing of applications.Â
Realistic and accurate estimations play an important role in the success of a project. Historical software project data supports accuracy.
The use of accurate software measurement and benchmarking is shown to be a significant way to save project costs.
This presentation discusses the benefits of using Cosmic function points for the benchmarking and measurement of software projects.
Sizing can be a normalizing factor for estimating, measurement and benchmarking. Â A size measure is required for functional and non-functional size. This uses IFPUG Function Point Analysis and Software non-functional Assessment Process (SNAP).
