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◾ Independent of software development technology (in contrast to, e.g., lines
of code-based methods).
◾ Based on objective criteria. Appropriate precision of functional elements
counting rules allows us to expect measure repetitiveness.
◾ Universality. e properties being the subject of counting are generic enough
to cover very dierent software domains (e.g., not only information systems—
the original area of functional measurement application).
◾ Neutral concerning software development methods.
To realize the above-mentioned features, especially the last one, the function
point analysis methods usually introduce their specic funct ...