IFPUG, the International Function Point Users Group, has recognized two software sizing metrics that are complementary to each other. While Function Points have been used for years to measure the business functionality of a software application, SNAP is a recently introduced measure of non-functional software size. SNAP (Software Non-Functional Assessment Process) has quickly received worldwide acceptance into the sizing community, and is globally used in collaboration with Function Points to aid in project estimation, quality analysis and performance productivity

1. Duration: 2 days
Format: Instructor-led Classroom Training
Holistic Software Size Estimation
IFPUG FPA & SNAP Training
Description
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IFPUG, the International Function Point Users Group, has recognized two software
sizing metrics that are complementary to each other. While Function Points have
been used for years to measure the business functionality of a software application,
SNAP is a recently introduced measure of non-functional software size. SNAP
(Software Non-Functional Assessment Process) has quickly received worldwide
acceptance into the sizing community, and is globally used in collaboration with
Function Points to aid in project estimation, quality analysis and performance
productivity.
When both measures are used in tandem, you can gain a deeper perception of
project delivery and application maintenance. Function points size the data ow
through a software application, while SNAP measures the non-functional
requirements, and when used in conjunction they provide a host of benets to the
project.
Our two day course in Holistic Software Size Estimation using FPA and SNAP is the
best path to get started with the IFPUG method, and covers all the concepts related
to estimation and measurement processes in software projects. Using real-world
case studies, learn to implement best practices in IFPUG FPA and SNAP, and gain
valuable insights into the components that make up your software applications!
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to attend this
course.
Who Can Attend
Professionals who are involved in counting
and using Function Points must learn how to
assess the non-functional SNAP entities as
well, as both go hand-in-hand.
An indicative participant mix would include:
• Project Managers
• Delivery Managers
• Business Analysts
• Software Metrics Specialists
• Quality Consultants
Course Structure
Day1
• Software Project Estimation
• Analogy based
• Parametric (COCOMO II, SEER-SEM)
• Group Estimation (Planning Poker, Wideband Delphi)
• Size base Estimation
• Understanding Process Performance Baselines
• Software Project Metrics
• Function Point Analysis Overview
• Identify Type of Count, Purpose, Scope and Boundary
• Data Functions (Part 1)
• Data Functions (Part 2)
• Elementary Process Transaction Functions
• Conversion Functions
• Live Case Study 1 (online portal)
Day2
• Calculation of Functional Size
• Identifying User Requirements – Gathering Available Documentation
• Counting Enhancement Projects
• Case Study 2 (Real time project counting)
• Advantages and Disadvantages of IFPUG FPA
• Current FSMs (IFPUG, COSMIC, NESMA, Mark II)
• Software Non-functional Assessment Process - Introduction
• Determine Purpose, Scope and Boundary
• Categories and Sub-Categories
• Calculating Non-Functional Size Formulae
• SNAP Calculation Case Study
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2. Holistic Software Size Estimation
and Measurement using
IFPUG FPA SNAP Training
Benefits
From the course:
Candidates will learn:
• Definitions, rules and guidelines of FPA and SNAP
• Details of the various estimation methodologies, tools and implementation
techniques
• How to identify logical functional components of software, and assess function
point values
• How to better plan and estimate projects
• Understand process performance baselines, and how to identify areas of
process improvement
• How to increase performance efficiency and functional stability
• How to quantify the impacts of non-functional strategies
• How to provide specific inputs when detailing non-functional issues
From the workshop:
• Two day instructor-led classroom training
• Progress checks, counting exercises and live case studies
• Condensed slide pack of both IFPUG FPA and SNAP
• Two real time case studies for IFPUG FPA, and one case study for SNAP
• Hard copy of courseware
• SNAP Assessment Practices Manual (Soft Copy)
• One month warranty period during which the participants can take our support
• 20 PDUs
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