Counting Function Points for Agile / Iterative Software Development By Carol Dekkers (August 5, 2014) This article highlights the importance of consistent terminology, and the application of rules, in creating consistent Function Point counts across a variety of development projects.
Set the Stage for Success By Donald Beckett (June 5, 2014) The correct management decisions in these vital areas at the beginning of a software project will determine whether that project is a success, or a failure.
Is It Bigger than a Breadbox? Getting Started with Release Estimation By Andy Berner (July 30, 2013) Being able to estimate software projects in advance, while maintaining backlog flexibility, is challenging in Agile development. This article highlights why consistent size estimates is a key factor.
Making the First Cut: Sizing New Technology By Mike Ross (September 1, 1997) Alternative methods of sizing software projects when function points and source lines of code don’t easily apply.
Estimating Millennium Resources By Jim Greene (November 1, 1996) QSM will help your organization navigate the transfer of systems to the 2000 date system with proven cost and schedule project estimation methods.