FUZZI LOGIC APPLICATION IN SOFTWARE PROJECTS’ TIME ESTIMATION

Abstract

Estimation of the time required for software development is a difficult task of software project development. Function Point Analysis (FPA) is among the most commonly used techniques to estimate the size of software system projects or software systems. Several studies have already proposed to extend FPA, mainly aimed at achieving greater precision in the point assessment of systems of greater algorithmic complexity. This work proposes the use of concepts of fuzzy logic to combine factors to adjust the time estimated to implement requirements of software systems. A software system was developed to automate the time estimation that is adjusted using factors combined as fuzzy rules.