Title :
An empirical study of the linkage of CASE, function points, and systems development
Author :
Freeman, Raoul J.
Author_Institution :
California State Univ., Dominguez Hills, CA, USA
Abstract :
The effects of computer-aided software engineering (CASE) on systems development is investigated by examining percentage changes in function point totals between phases of the systems development life cycle. A database of function point histories is being assembled, and a comparison between CASE assisted and non-CASE assisted projects is being undertaken. Preliminary results indicate that the CASE-assisted projects show a smaller percentage increase in function points. The data gathering instrument is described, and certain other factors (e.g., experience of staff) which may have an influence on the assessment are discussed
Keywords :
database management systems; software tools; systems analysis; CASE assisted; computer-aided software engineering; data gathering instrument; database; empirical study; function point histories; function point totals; non-CASE assisted projects; systems development; systems development life cycle; Assembly; Automation; Computer aided software engineering; Costs; Couplings; Databases; History; Instruments; Packaging; Software packages;
Conference_Titel :
Computer-Aided Software Engineering, 1992. Proceedings., Fifth International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2960-6
DOI :
10.1109/CASE.1992.200162
