COSMIC - FFP

Functional Size Measurement Method Articles

	COSMIC Measurement Manual Version 3.0 Please also refer to www.cosmicon.com for further information about the COSMIC-FFP Method and the answers to some frequently asked questions The Common Software Measurement International Consortium (COSMIC) is pleased to announce that the major upgrade of the COSMIC Functional Size Measurement Method, version 3.0, is now available. The three documents listed below may now be downloaded, free-of-charge from www.gelog.etsmtl.ca/cosmic-ffp 'Documentation Overview and Glossary of Terms', which gives an overview of all COSMIC method documentation and lists and defines all terms that are common to all COSMIC documents. 'Method Overview', which gives an introduction to the method for beginners and those interested in converting from '1st Generation' FSM methods. 'Measurement Manual', which is the main reference document for practical use of the method. A fourth document 'Advanced and Related Topics' dealing with subjects for experienced practitioners and on topics like conversion of sizes from other methods will be published before the end of 2007.
	COSMIC The Common Software Measurement Consortium In this issue of the IT Metrics & Productivity Journal, the first article by Charles Symons, Joint Leader of the Common Software Measurement International Consortium, examines the economic benefits that could be obtained by relevant parts of the UK software industry using a metrics program to help achieve reasonable target improvements in productivity and in estimating accuracy for software development and maintenance. The second article by Pam Morris, CEO of Total Metrics, Austrailia, introduces another more recent functional method known as COSMIC-FFP, which enables all the functionality that is delivered and worked on by the supplier to be included in the sizing of these contracts. The third article by Charles Symons compares the IFPUG function point method to the most primitive counting method known to man, stating that software re-measured using the COSMIC-FFP method more properly reflects the increasing size and complexity of software functions. By selecting the link above you can read the following articles on: 1. Successfully Exploiting Metrics & the COSMIC-FFP Method 2. A Method for Sizing All Software 3. Primitive Counting Systems
	Function Points by Christopher J Lokan Chris Lokan (Ph.D) has written a very detailed and accurate analysis of the history and background of functional size measurement. Includes the history of the evolution of Function Points from Albrecht through to COSMIC This paper can be located in the following publication: C.J. Lokan. Function Points. Advances in Computers, M. Zelkowitz (ed), Volume 65, Chapter 7. Academic Press, 2005. ISBN 0-12-012165-4.
	COSMIC-FFP Method Update Bulletin #1 COSMIC-FFP Method Update Bulletin #1. Proposed Improvements to the Definition and Characteristics of a Software 'Layer.' This article by the COSMIC Measurement Practices Committee can be downloaded from the Downloads section in the LHS menu, under Resources.
	COSMIC FFP Business Application Guidelines V1.0 This document provides a additional domain-specific assistance beyond that given in the Measurement Manual, within the established principles and rules. It discusses for example, the mapping of domain-specific requirements definition methods to the COSMIC-FFP concepts, and gives many detailed examples to assist practical measurement.
	COSMIC-FFP and IFPUG 4.1 Similarities and Differences Pam Morris will present this this Webinar on October 14 2009 at 5pm - 6:30pm Eastern Time. Download full presentation
	COSMIC-FFP Research Paper Field Studies using functional size measurement in building estimation models for software maintenance. By Alain Abran, Ilionar Silar and Laura Primera.requests can be directed to the author on abran@ele.etsmtl.ca
	COSMIC-FFP The New Generation of Functional Size Measurement Methods COSMIC - FFP ISO/IEC 19761 Version 2003 is now an ISO Standard. Version 2.1 was developed by an international group of experts in functional size measurement methods. Both versions are available free of charge: COSMIC (Common Software Measurement International Consortium)
	COSMIC Entry-Level Exam updated to Version 3.0 A COSMIC Entry-Level Exam has been updated to version 3.0 the content of the Certification exam (based on the version 3.0 of the COSMIC measurement manual). Our web Certification section on 'Preparation material' has been updated to mention this. You can now select to take your certification on either version 2.2 or version 3.0. A COSMIC Entry-Level Exam has been planned for June 23, 2008 in Bangalore, India. For more information please contact Mr. Sriram K. at sriram@amitysoft.com Phone: 24328688, 42867588. Fax: 24329005. Fees INR. 7000 approximately US$ 180. Details on the COSMIC certification can be found on: http://www.lrgl.uqam.ca/cosmic-ffp/cert.html
	COSMIC-FFP Newsletter March 2008 This newsletter discusses the increasing numbers of satisfied users of this method with the increasing interest in COSMIC certification exam. There is also an update on what is happening with COSMIC V3.0.
	COSMIC-FFP Newsletter July 2007 The main changes in COSMIC V3.0 are briefly outlined in the COSMIC News, and are described in detail in the Measurement Manual
	COSMIC-FFP Newsletter January 2006 This newsletter reports significant achievements and developments for the COSMIC-FFP Method. This article by the COSMIC Measurement Practices Committee can be downloaded from the Downloads section in the LHS menu, under Resources
	Using COSMIC - FFP to size E-Commerce Projects Tony Rollo – ACOSM 2000 Tony Rollo (SMS) The paper compares the effectiveness and methodology of using COSMIC-FFP functional sizing method to IFPUG FPA when counting WWW applications. It concludes that COSMIC-FFP method compares favourably with the IFPUG method as many of the issues experienced with FPA and WWWW applications are resolved using the COSMIC method.