Practical Software Estimation Function Point Methods for Insourced and Outsourced Projects
- How to estimate all types of software projects, including "fresh" development, reengineering, and maintenance
- How to incorporate the impact of core project elements on estimates: scope, environment, experience, and tools
- FP analysis from start to finish: data and transaction functions, general system characteristics, and more
- FP methods for any platform or business function
- Innovative re-estimation methods to track progress
- How to quote RFPs and prepare contracts: fixed price, time/material, and project execution lifecycle models
- Alternatives to FP: Delphi, COCOMO II, and COSMIC-FFP
- How to choose the right estimation tools
List of Figures
List of Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Role of Estimation in Software Projects
Chapter 3: A Study of Function Point Analysis
Chapter 4: Data Functions
Chapter 5: Transactional Functions
Chapter 6: General System Characteristics
Chapter 7: Size, Effort, and Scheduling of Projects
Chapter 8: Estimation Flavors
Chapter 9: A Sense of Where You Are
Chapter 10: Tips, Tricks, and Traps
Chapter 11: Insourcing versus Outsourcing
Chapter 12: Key Factors in Software Contracts
Chapter 13: Project Estimation and Costing
Chapter 14: Other Estimation Methods
Chapter 15: Estimation Tools
Chapter 16: Estimation Case Study
Appendix A: Reference Tables: Transaction Function Counts
Appendix B: Reference Tables: Data Function Points
Bibliography
Index
Publisher Name | Addison-Wesley Professional |
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Author Name | Hagendorf, Col |
Format | Audio |
Bisac Subject Major | COM |
Language | NG |
Isbn 10 | 0321439104 |
Isbn 13 | 9780321439109 |
Target Age Group | min:NA, max:NA |
Dimensions | 00.92" H x 40.07" L x 00.00" W |
Page Count | 388 |
M. A. Parthasarathy, Associate Vice President at Infosys Technologies Ltd., has been actively involved in software development and delivery for more than twenty years. Parthasarathy heads the Outsourcing Academy under the Strategic Global Sourcing unit, and plays an active role in setting Infosys estimation strategies, supporting their deployment, and conducting estimation-related training. A Certified Quality Analyst (QAI), he has twice been honored with the prestigious Infosys Excellence Award.