Title :
An integrated environment for requirements engineering
Author :
Palmer, James D. ; Fields, N. Ann
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Inf. Technol. & Eng., George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An integrated environment for requirements engineering that supports participatory development activities is described. The environment helps ensure quality by supporting and encouraging group participation and interaction. The computer-supported cooperative-work environment supports the development and analysis of system-and-software-level requirements for large, complex applications. It encompasses and coordinates all aspects of requirements development, from conceptual inspiration, through planning, to specific project details. Case studies of groups using this environment show it can support requirements engineering for groups of users determining system-level requirements for large, complex systems.<>
Keywords :
groupware; programming environments; software engineering; software tools; computer-supported cooperative-work environment; group participation; integrated environment; programming environments; requirements engineering; software engineering; Application software; Collaborative work; Costs; Design engineering; Environmental management; Error correction; Project management; Quality management; Software quality; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE