Improvement of the Planning Process in Software Development Using the Use Case Point Method
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Agile Methodology, Estimation, Software development planning, Software projects, Use Case Point Method (UCPM)Abstract
Planning is crucial for the success of software projects; however, it often faces problems such as lack of time, experience, and understanding of requirements. These challenges can lead to inaccurate estimates, delays, and products that do not meet customer expectations. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Use Case Points (UCP) method to support planning in software development and make it more efficient. The research was carried out in several phases: first, common problems in software planning were analyzed; then, based on these, the UCP method was chosen and implemented in a solution supported by tools like Microsoft Excel. Finally, three case studies were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the UCP method and compare it with agile methodology, which allowed improvements in planning processes to be observed, in terms of time, in software project development.
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