Software Estimation Based on Use Case Size

This paper proposes a new method for estimating software based on the size of each use case. It aims to reduce some limitations of the original Use Case Points method with more objective and accurate estimates. The proposed method uses technical variables that can be measured from a brief descriptio...

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Published in2010 Brazilian Symposium on Software Engineering pp. 178 - 187
Main Authors Ibarra, Gustavo Bestetti, Vilain, Patricia
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.09.2010
Subjects
Business
Complexity theory
Environmental factors
Estimation
Software
Software Estimation
Software measurement
Use Case
Use Case Point
User interfaces
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ISBN1424489172
9781424489176
DOI10.1109/SBES.2010.22

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Summary:This paper proposes a new method for estimating software based on the size of each use case. It aims to reduce some limitations of the original Use Case Points method with more objective and accurate estimates. The proposed method uses technical variables that can be measured from a brief description of use cases and related system requirements. The size of each use case of the system is derived from three technical variables: UCTP (Use Case Type Points), NBR (Number of Business Rules) and NUIR (Number of User Interface Requirements). The total size of the project is the sum of use cases sizes adjusted by technical and environmental factors. This method was utilized in the Labor Court of Santa Catarina - Brazil to provide support to the negotiation process with third party companies that outsource software development.
ISBN:1424489172
9781424489176
DOI:10.1109/SBES.2010.22