| Author | Message | ||
     Takayuki Iwaasa |
I am trying to count Function Point of software that is used in Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). Software of FPGA is constructed by Verilog or VHDL like as C language. Is there anyone who have counted Function Point about FPAG ? T.Iwaasa | ||
| Saad Khan |
Hi all I want to do some work on 3D Function points, Use Case points and Feature function points, can anyone please guide me, this is very very important, and lastly what else is the new technology regarding FP or any extention of it? Sincerely Saad | ||
| GUNESH APTE |
Hi Saad, There are various extensions and alterations of Funtion Points available today, which can assist you in counting FPs for various systems like Embedded systems, Real time applications, Algorithmic applications. One such methodology is "SPR Feature Points". In 1986, Software Productivity Research, Inc. developed an experimental method for applying Function Point logic to system software such as operating systems, telephone switching systems, and the like. To avoid confusion with the IBM Function Point method, this experimental alternative was called "Feature Points." Since the initial results of using Feature Points have been favorable, the method has been experimentally applied to many kinds of software: systems software, embedded software, real time software, CAD, AI, and even MIS software. Function Points were originally invented to solve the measurement problems of classical Management Information Systems. This MIS origin means that Function Points are not necessarily perceived as optimal for the following application types: • Real time software, such as missile defense systems; • Systems software, such as operating systems; • Embedded software, such as radar navigation packages; • Communications software, such as telephone switching systems; and • Process control software, such as refinery drivers. Additive to this list are other types of engineering applications, such as CAD, CIM, discrete simulations, mathematical software, and the like. Hence SPR (Software Productivity Research) have devised the "Feature Points" methodology for sizing. You can refer URL:http://www.spr.com/products/feature.htm; for further details on Feature Points. Also you can refer URL: http://www.cosmicon.com/ for COSMIC FFP, which is latest sizing method and newer than FP. You can also download the COSMIC FFP manual from URL:http://www.lrgl.uqam.ca/cosmic-ffp/ I hope that, this will give you further directions and you will able to decide the suitable sizing technique for your application. - Gunesh Apte Mahindra British Telecom Ltd, Mumbai-400072, India |
