Who does Software Measurement?
What does Software Measurement Cost?
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Function points (FP) are
a unit of measure of software size based on its functional user requirements.
FP quantify the size of the software's "floor plan" by evaluating the software's
functional requirements, and they are independent of how the software will be
developed. Similar to square feet, FP are useful to normalize productivity and
quality ratios across different development technologies and implementation
alternatives. Software measurement is
a new way of managing software development. By collecting critical measurements
during the system development process, project managers can track and control
development variables. Collecting the appropriate measures cuts development
costs through accurate estimating, requirements management and control of scope
and risks. Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. specializes in the implementation
of successful software measurement programs, with an emphasis on the people
and cultural changes involved.
Who
does Software Measurement?
Any company who does software
development and who seeks to achieve a software process maturity level of 3
or higher (based on the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity
Model) requires a formal software measurement program to track and control their
processes. Additionally, many companies worldwide have implemented measurement
to achieve software estimating excellence.
What
does Software Measurement Cost?
Depending on the scope
of your measurement initiative, published industry figures attest that an established
software measurement program accounts for from only one to three percent of
system development costs. While measurement requires an upfront investment in
training and implementation, software measurement pays for itself within the
first three years. For actual return on investment, Quality Plus Technologies,
Inc. would be happy to have one of our clients call you to discuss their program
and the benefits they perceive to have resulted.
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