Software estimation using function point analysis: Difficulties and research challenges

Abstract

Function Point Analysis method serves better efficient way of predicting estimation in beginning phase of software development life cycle(SDLC). Size and complexity of the software can be derived by function point analysis method. Difficulties of estimation using LOC(Lines of Code) can be avoided using Function Point Analysis, since it deals directly with functions or requirements and independent of language or technology. This paper explains how to calculate Function point analysis for the case study Defect Tracking System(DTS) by using function point analysis. Defect tracking system(DTS) case study has been taken from "XYZ" company. In the intention of maintaining confidentiality, authors are not disclosing the company name. Authors also discusses difficulties and challenges by using Function Point Analysis as part of their Research Work. © 2007 Springer.