Abstract
This paper presents a conceptual framework that seeks to explain the dynamics of requirements change and evolution. As an initial validation of the framework, it was used to analyze two contrasting cases of groupware implementation. The framework makes a distinction between, on the one hand,
requirements as problem definition and as solution specification, and, on the other hand, business requirements and software requirements. This distinction
yields four different requirement domains. Changes in requirements can be triggered by breakdowns in any of these domains or by technology-driven initiatives. Requirements evolution, then, is the resolution of these breakdowns and the enactment of initiatives. An increased understanding of the dynamics of requirements evolution can be beneficial for structuring and managing a
groupware implementation project and, more importantly, software maintenance in the post-deployment phase of a system.
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | International Workshop on Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality (REFSQ 2004) In conjunction with CAiSE '04 |
Place of Publication | Essen, Germany |
Publisher | University of Essen |
Pages | 177-194 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Print) | 3-922602-91-6 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2004 |
Event | 10th International Workshop on Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality 2004 - Riga, Latvia Duration: 7 Jun 2004 → 8 Jun 2004 Conference number: 10 https://refsq.org/2004/default.htm |
Publication series
Name | Essener Informatik Beiträge |
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Publisher | University of Essen |
Volume | 9 |
Workshop
Workshop | 10th International Workshop on Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality 2004 |
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Abbreviated title | REFSQ 2004 |
Country | Latvia |
City | Riga |
Period | 7/06/04 → 8/06/04 |
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Keywords
- EWI-10487
- METIS-221777
- IR-64191
- SCS-Services