Reliability of function points measurement: a field experiment

S oftware engineering management encompasses two major functions, planning and control, both of which require the capability to accurately and reliably measure the software being delivered. Planning of software development projects emphasizes estimation of appropriate budgets and schedules. Control of software development requires a means to measure progress on the project and to perform after-the-fact evaluations of the project, for example, to evaluate the effectiveness of the tools and techniques employed on the project to improve productivity.

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