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The David Consulting Group


The publications and products offered by IFPUG are one of the primary values of being an IFPUG member. Offered at special member prices, they contain definitive and up-to-date information about Function Points and their use. Each publication comes in one or more of the following forms: a download file, a diskette, or hardcopy. Also, in some cases, a publication is available in several languages. The prices and available format and language choices for each publication are indicated on the Order Form.

Members and Non-Members may order publications using one of the Order Forms (see Order Forms link on the menu to the left). Both an Online (Secure) and a Download Paper Order Form (PDF format) are available. Also, in some cases, a Member may download an item or selected sections of an item using their Member User ID and Password.

The currently available publications are as follows. A link to each is shown on the menu to the left.
The Function Point Counting Practices Manual, which defines the Function Point standard. Also in this section are five supporting pieces:
  ~ Guidelines for Counting Logical Files, which discusses the counting of Logical Files
  ~ FPA in an Enhancement Environment
  ~ Practical Guidelines for Counting Code Data
  ~ Practical Guidelines for Counting Shared Data
  ~ Function Point Quick Reference Card
A series of Case Studies, which illustrate how to count Function Points in various settings.
IT Measurement: Practical Advice from the Experts, which presents state-of-the-art information about software metrics and their application.
Guidelines to Software Measurement, which discuss and present suggestions for handling various issues related to initiating and managing a software measurement program.
Practical Project Estimation, a 116-page book and supporting CD, which discusses estimating and planning software projects.
The ISBSG Estimating, Benchmarking & Research Suite (including Data Disk Release 8), which is a CD-ROM-based product containing a flexible project estimation tool and data on over 2,000 completed software projects. The project data includes information about functional size, work effort, project duration, and numerous attribute factors (e.g., development platform, language, and team size).
The Benchmark: Release 8, which is the most recent of the ISBSG Repository data. It contains an analysis of the factors that affect software project cost, delivery time, productivity, and quality.
Conference Proceedings from past IFPUG Conferences, each of which contains copies of the papers and/or presentations distributed at the respective conference.
A Project Benchmark Report, which may be received in return for submitting a project to the ISBSG Repository.