Function point analysis: measurement practices for successful software projects

Function points (FPs) were developed as an implementationindependent metric of software system functionality and complexity. This book is a comprehensive presentation of the principles of function point analysis (FPA) and a guide to its use in managing the development of software. It includes the latest rules and guidelines released in the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) Counting Practices Manual (CPM) 4.1. It explains the calculations for determining function point size, and features the most common uses of FPA.