Technical Complexity Factors (TCF)
The Technical Complexity Factor (TCF) assesses the technical challenges and complexity of a project. It consists of 13 factors that evaluate various technical aspects of the project. Each factor is rated on a scale from 0 to 5, where higher values represent greater complexity.
13 Technical Complexity Factors
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Performance:
- How critical is performance? Will the system require high performance under heavy load?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Security:
- How secure does the system need to be? Are there stringent security requirements?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Concurrency:
- Does the system need to handle multiple processes or threads simultaneously?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Backup and Recovery:
- Are there stringent requirements for backup and data recovery?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Adaptability:
- How easily can the system adapt to changing requirements or environments?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Data Handling:
- How complex is the data handling (e.g., large volumes of data, complex data structures)?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Complexity of the User Interface:
- How complex is the user interface design and implementation?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Compliance:
- Are there specific compliance or regulatory requirements?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Interfacing with Other Systems:
- How complex is the integration with external systems or APIs?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Documentation Requirements:
- How extensive are the documentation requirements?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Development Tools:
- How complex are the development tools and technologies used?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Staff Experience:
- How experienced is the development team with the technology and project requirements?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)
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Supportability:
- How easy will it be to support and maintain the system after deployment?
- Ratings: 0 (No impact) to 5 (High impact)