Here are some interesting articles about UCP method: Software cost estimation using use case points: Getting use case transactions straight Dear Dr. Use Case: What About Function Points and Use Cases? Project Estimation with Use Case Points Use Case Points - An Estimation Approach Aufwandschätzung mit UseCasePoints (German) and... if you are a user of AndroMDA and MDA/MDSD in general don't forget to use the UCP cartridge from EJOSA . Have fun!
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