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title: "What are function points in Software Developing?"  
description: "What are function points in Software Developing?"  
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published: 2022-04-06  
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# What are function points in Software Developing?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

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- A **function point (FP)** is a software development component that aids in estimating development costs early in the process. It's a method for determining the required functions and their complexity in a piece of [**software**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96577/which-type-of-software-is-ms-word) so that the size and scope of the software may be estimated after it's finished.
- A function point calculates software size based on logical design and function performance in accordance with user needs. It also aids in identifying a software application's commercial functionality. A function point provides a variety of advantages, including increased productivity and less chance of caused code inflation.

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