Generating feature model from creative requirements using model driven design

Wanderley, Fernando; Silveira, Denis Silva da; Araújo, João; Lencastre, Maria

doi:10.1145/2364412.2364416

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“…However, our approach is not based on mind maps (but on feature models), we only use a user interface that is very similar to the ones used for mind maps. Note that Wanderley et al [27] use mind maps as a first step towards the creation of feature models, which is different from our goal.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…In their work, the focus is on engineering a dedicated method for requirements elicitation, which we don't aim for. Also mind maps have been used for requirement elicitation, e.g., [24], [25], [26], [27], [28]. However, our approach is not based on mind maps (but on feature models), we only use a user interface that is very similar to the ones used for mind maps.…”

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A feature modeling approach for domain-specific requirement elicitation

Troyer

Janssens

2014

2014 IEEE 4th International Workshop on Requirements Patterns (RePa)

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In this paper, we presented an approach for domain-specific requirement elicitation. Building domain-specific software requires the expertise of people with very different background and with different levels of experience in software development. This complicates the process of requirement elicitation. The purpose of the approach is twofold. On the one hand, we want to unlock available information on requirement elicitation for particular domains. On the other hand, we want to provide a mechanism for guiding the stakeholders (noncomputing as well as computing people) through the requirement elicitation process in these domains. The approach is based on Feature Modeling, a variability modeling technique used in Software Product Lines. Furthermore, a tablet app has been developed to support the approach. We demonstrate the approach for two different domains, the domain of serious games for children and the domain of e-shop web applications. A first evaluation of the approach and the tool has been done by means of two explorative case studies and resulted in positive feedbacks.

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confidence: 91%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A feature modeling approach for domain-specific requirement elicitation

Troyer

Janssens

2014

2014 IEEE 4th International Workshop on Requirements Patterns (RePa)

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“…A conceptual model of the existing and/or desired domain may be created to achieve a common understanding of the domain(s) [3,4].…”

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“…We have been investigating how mind maps [3,4] can be used in conceptual modelling to facilitate communication among domain experts and developers, and how the model-driven engineering (MDE) techniques can help to create conceptual models from mind maps. The resulting approach described in [3,4] shows the advantages of mind maps and uses MDE techniques to automatically transform requirements expressed in mind maps into conceptual models, such as UML class diagrams.…”

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Experimental Evaluation of Conceptual Modelling through Mind Maps and Model Driven Engineering

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Silveira

Araújo

et al. 2014

Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2014

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Abstract. Recent research studies report evidence that many systems' requirements are not fully understood, being difficult to elicit and produce accurate conceptual models more efficiently. We have been investigating how creative models and model-driven development can contribute to overcome this difficulty. Creative models such as mind maps offer effective cognitive support to rapidly produce conceptual models that are closer to stakeholders' expectations. This paper reports on the results of a controlled experiment carried out in academia and industry using a creative and agile modeling approach. This approach uses mind maps to generate conceptual models through transformations, using model-driven engineering techniques. The empirical evidence discussed in this paper shows a significant gain in time spent to build conceptual models.

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How has SPI changed in times of agile development? Results from a multi‐method study

Küpper

Pfahl

Jürisoo

et al. 2019

J Software Evolu Process

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The emergence of agile methods and practices has not only changed the development processes but might also have affected how companies conduct software process improvement (SPI).Through a set of complementary studies, we aim to understand how SPI has changed in times of agile software development. Specifically, we aim (a) to identify and characterize the set of publications that connect elements of agility to SPI, (b) to explore to which extent agile methods/practices have been used in the context of SPI, and (c) to understand whether the topics addressed in the literature are relevant and useful for industry professionals. To study these questions, we conducted an in-depth analysis of the literature identified in a previous mapping study, an interview study, and an analysis of the responses given by industry professionals to SPI-related questions stemming from an independently conducted survey study. Regarding the first question, we identified 55 publications that focus on both SPI and agility of which 48 present and discuss how agile methods/practices are used to steer SPI initiatives. Regarding the second question, we found that the two most frequently mentioned agile methods in the context of SPI are Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP), while the most frequently mentioned agile practices are integrate often, test-first, daily meeting, pair programming, retrospective, on-site customer, and product backlog. Regarding the third question, we found that a majority of the interviewed and surveyed industry professionals see SPI as a continuous activity. They agree with the agile SPI literature that agile methods/practices play an important role in SPI activities but that the importance given to specific agile methods/practices does not always coincide with the frequency with which these methods/practices are mentioned in the literature. KEYWORDSagile methods, software process improvement, SPI, systematic review INTRODUCTIONSoftware has become the key driver in many industry sectors, and software development processes face increasing demands for flexibility, customer-and value-orientation, short time-to-market cycles, and high quality. As a consequence, companies are challenged with finding appropriate software development methods that, on the one hand, allow for flexible project operation and, on the other hand, allow for creating high-quality products. To define, adapt, evaluate, and improve their software processes, companies implement software process improvement (SPI) initiatives. According to Humphrey 1 and Münch et al, 2 SPI comprises a variety of tasks, ie, scoping, assessment, design and realization, and continuous improvement. Furthermore, SPI is considered relevant to companies 3 regardless of their size and industry sector.SPI has been around for decades, 4 and numerous approaches to conduct SPI have been proposed. 5,6 The different SPI approaches range from formal/prescriptive/de-facto (commercial) standards, such as the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) or ISO/IEC 15504, which are often critic...

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Generating feature model from creative requirements using model driven design

Cited by 14 publications

References 10 publications

A feature modeling approach for domain-specific requirement elicitation

A feature modeling approach for domain-specific requirement elicitation

Experimental Evaluation of Conceptual Modelling through Mind Maps and Model Driven Engineering

How has SPI changed in times of agile development? Results from a multi‐method study

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