Software Sizing and Estimating: MK II FPA (Function Point Analysis) (Wiley Series in Software Engineering Practice) [Paperback]

Charles R. Symons (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471929859 | ISBN-13: 978-0471929857 | Publication Date: June 1991 | Edition: 1

Provides everything needed to implement Mk II FPA, which was previously available only under license. Mk II FPA represents a new generation of Function Point Analysis. It provides a set of software measurement techniques suitable for sizing and estimating business applications software. This is a fully integrated and calibratable method for estimating effort, time and manpower required for software development projects, taking into account the concepts of risk analysis. Written by the originator of the method, provides the complete definition, case studies and practical tips on implementation.

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Provides everything needed to implement Mk II FPA, which was previously available only under license. Mk II FPA represents a new generation of Function Point Analysis. It provides a set of software measurement techniques suitable for sizing and estimating business applications software. This is a fully integrated and calibratable method for estimating effort, time and manpower required for software development projects, taking into account the concepts of risk analysis. Written by the originator of the method, provides the complete definition, case studies and practical tips on implementation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471929859
• ISBN-13: 978-0471929857
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,418,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Basic ref. for software sizing 4GL type environments., December 1, 1997

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This review is from: Software Sizing and Estimating: MK II FPA (Function Point Analysis) (Wiley Series in Software Engineering Practice) (Paperback)

This work takes you through what you need to know to size a "classical" development. The detail and approach is that for applications development/ consulting. The feel is somewhat old style; it won't help much for warehousing type structures. The research really dates from mid 80s and does not reflect even client server developments. Quality of database usage or design is not there at all, and the word "database" does not appear in the index. Kicking productivity to modern levels is achieved by setting a high "function units per hour" level. It sort of assumes that project management is what the game is all about, and that technical flair is not worth a mention. It allows a relatively mechanical way of grinding out an estimate that's objective and defensible, but would make any nifty programmer laugh. However, there is a sensible overiew of strengths and weaknesses at the start of the book. It is a useful volume to help size projects if you are consulting to a non-technical audience. In addition it has industry standard numbers that are popluar in presentations. At £65, one might expect better printing quality: It's not attractively produced. It is at least packed with detail.