Measuring The Software Process: A Practical Guide to Functional Measurements [Textbook Binding]

David Herron (Author), David Garmus (Author)

Book Description

Series: Yourdon Press Computing Series | Publication Date: December 21, 1995

This book shows how to successfully execute the function point counting methodology, based on the current rules and guidelines set forth by the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG).* uses practical and detailed counting examples to instill a clear understanding of how to apply the function point counting technique. * defines the rules and guidelines set forth by the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG). * includes many useful guides, worksheets, reference lists, and the CFPS Practice Exam section which can serve as a study guide for IFPUG certification.

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This book shows how to successfully execute the function point counting methodology, based on the current rules and guidelines set forth by the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG).

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Function point counting is one of the fastest growing software management techniques used in the software industry today. This book shows how to successfully execute the function point counting methodology, based on the current rules and guidelines set forth by the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG). Covers software measurement and the application of the function point methodology, the specific rules and guidelines of the function point methodology, and function point uses and benefits. For programmers and software development managers.

Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 235 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 1 edition (December 21, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133490025
• ISBN-13: 978-0133490022
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #719,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Function Point Estimation, April 4, 2000

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Rashed Iqbal (Islamabad) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Measuring The Software Process: A Practical Guide to Functional Measurements (Textbook Binding)

The book is a great asset to those who want to learn and apply FPA method. I am amazed how well the authors have covered almost all aspects of FPA in this rather small volume. With this book, I hardly needed to resort to other references for counting function points in small and medium sized applications. Very well written book. I wish the authors consider a new addition in light of rather recent developments at IFPUG.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introductory book on FP, August 11, 2002

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Mike Tarrani "www.tarrani.com" (Deltona, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Measuring The Software Process: A Practical Guide to Functional Measurements (Textbook Binding)

This book was written almost five years to the day before the authors' later "Function Point Analysis: Measurement Practices for Successful Software Projects". It provides the foundation for the later book with a significant amount of overlap, but with some key differences as well.

The theme of both books is function point analysis as a software estimating technique. The focus of this book, however, is FP counting and analysis techniques with an emphasis on software engineering as a coherent process. The material is more geared towards introducing FP and making a business and technical case for using this technique. In my experience FP is most effective when used to estimate the scale of a software development project, while the traditional lines of source code metric is better suited to estimating size. Each has a place in an integrated approach to estimation, but this book is solely focused on FP.

If you want a higher level view of FP because you're exploring it as an estimating technique this book is ideal. It covers the reasons for, and philosophy behind, FP, and also goes into considerable detail. However, if you have standardized on FP as an estimating technique I think the later book, "Function Point Analysis: Measurement Practices for Successful Software Projects", will better meet your needs because it goes into much deeper detail and can serve as a desk reference. Both books have a place in the body of knowledge for software metrics and estimating, and both will be valid for years to come.