Research any topic before you write.

Find related topics. | Discover entities. | See connections. | Build a topical map.

Function point

The function point is a "unit of measurement" to express the amount of business functionality an information system (as a product) provides to a user. Function points are used to compute a functional size measurement (FSM) of software. The cost (in dollars or hours) of a single unit is calculated from past projects.

Standards, Measurement, Technology & Products

Use the mouse wheel or two fingers (on touchscreens) to zoom in and out of the map.

Research this topic

Explore the main themes, entities and connections around Function point. Start with the topic map, then use the sections below for research and deeper semantic analysis.

Explore this topic

Start with a few of the strongest sections from the source topic. These are research directions, not a list of keywords you must use.

Topics to explore

Browse the full topic structure. Each item opens a new analysis centered on that subject.

Overview

Standards

Introduction

Contrast

  • LOC Source lines of code

Advanced semantic analysis

Deeper signals for content research, entity SEO and topical coverage. The plain-language headings explain what each technical view is useful for.

Map overview Semantic statistics

Function point

Nodes17
Edges16
Triples41
Avg. degree1.88
Density0.117647
Components1

How this topic connects Entity context

See the strongest relationship patterns around the current topic before diving into the raw triples.

Function point

Top relations

related to Introduction · 16
Function point → Albrecht, Albrecht-based IFPUG, Allan, Each, FSM Method, Function, IBM, Input, Inquiry, ISO, Measuring Application Development Productivity, Once, Recently, The, There, This
related to Contrast · 8
Function point → Code, FP, Function Points, However, Jones, Lines, LOC, The
see also · 7
Function point → Case PointsThe Simple Function, COCOMO, Comparison, Constructive Cost Model, II, Point, SizingSource
related to Criticism · 4
Function point → Albrecht, Function Points, In, Others
related to External links · 3
Function point → IFPUG, The International Function Point, Users Group
related to Standards · 2
Function point → ISO Standards, There

Important terminology Word statistics

Use these terms to understand the vocabulary surrounding the topic, not as a checklist for keyword stuffing.

Important terminology

function points measurement software functional size method user point ifpug iso complexity lines code standards iec systems engineering counting requirements

Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
estimation by proxyinstance ofFunction Points can be derived from requirements and therefore are useful in methods0.80text
Function pointrelated to ContrastThe0.60section
Function pointrelated to ContrastFP0.60section
Function pointrelated to ContrastLines0.60section
Function pointrelated to ContrastCode0.60section
Function pointrelated to ContrastLOC0.60section
Function pointrelated to ContrastJones0.60section
Function pointrelated to ContrastHowever0.60section
Function pointrelated to ContrastFunction Points0.60section
Function pointrelated to CriticismAlbrecht0.60section
Function pointrelated to CriticismFunction Points0.60section
Function pointrelated to CriticismIn0.60section

Related concept clusters Concept neighborhoods

These clusters group vocabulary that occurs around closely connected concepts in the source material.

    Connections between topic areas Semantic bridges

    Bridges can reveal useful research angles that are easy to miss in a flat list of related terms.

    Min side: 3
    For writers, content strategists, SEOs, marketers and creators — from quick topic research to advanced semantic analysis.