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In one discussion among colleagues I have heard that function point analysis is not used nowadays since it can go wrong for various reasons.
So WBS (work breakdown structure) is used commonly.
Is that true?
Function Points and WBS are two different, but related items. Function Points is a unit of measurement that can be used to determine complexity and work effort, WBS (work breakdown structure) is an approach to define sub units to a project (problem).
SO, when starting a project with a given scope and set of expectations, you use a WBS to define the sub units of the project (to a degree that is useful for you), once you have well defined sub units, you can determine the work effort by assigning function points to each and multiplying velocity (# of function points per day that can be delivered- as an example).
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