Environmental Complexity Factors (ECF)

The Environmental Complexity Factor (ECF) evaluates factors related to the environment in which the project is developed and maintained. It consists of 8 factors that assess aspects such as team experience and tools.

8 Environmental Complexity Factors

1. Team Experience:

   • How experienced is the development team with the project’s technology and domain?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)

2. Development Tools:

   • Are the development tools used in the project advanced and well-integrated?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)

3. Application Experience:

   • Does the team have prior experience with similar applications?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)

4. Project Complexity:

   • How complex is the project in terms of scope and functionality?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)

5. Motivation:

   • How motivated and committed is the project team?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)

6. Management:

   • How effective and experienced is the project management team?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)

7. Communication:

   • How effective is communication within the team and with stakeholders?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)

8. Customer Relationship:

   • How strong is the relationship with the customer, and how clear are their requirements?
   • Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)