Alternative Sizing Units for Agile Estimation By Andy Berner (July 26, 2017) This paper outlines the positive and negative aspects of using function points and source lines of code as size measurements in project estimations.
Function Point Sampling Holds Promise for Software Metrics By Carol Dekkers (April 5, 2017) Despite some challenges, function points continue to grow as an excellent way to track agile project sizing.
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.
An Analysis of Function Point Trends By Donald Beckett (July 29, 2013) An in-depth analysis of completed projects in the QSM software project database using function points to track trends in productivity, schedule, and staffing since 2000
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.