The Estimation of Effort Based on Use Cases
by John Smith. All Rights Reserved.
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Abstract
It should be possible to form estimates of size and effort that development
will require, based on characteristics of the use-case model, which captures
the functional requirements. So shouldn't there be a use-case based equivalent
of function points?
This white paper looks at some important techniques for estimating development
effort that can be included in the RUP. A framework for estimation, based on
use cases, is presented here. This framework considers the idea of use-case
level, size, and complexity for different categories of system.
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