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Tools for Requirements Engineering

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Juan M. Carrillo-de-Gea,

José L. Fernández-AlemánAuthors Info & Claims

IEEE Software, Volume 41, Issue 4

Pages 30 - 37

https://doi.org/10.1109/MS.2024.3385466

Published: 01 July 2024 Publication History

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Requirements engineering needs a good process and the right tool. Yet in many companies I observe unsuitable use of tools. Missing, wrong, and changing requirements are major failure points. Tools for requirements facilitate professional and efficient engineering throughout the lifecycle. We provide here an overview and evaluation of current requirements engineering tools. Hands-on guidance on tool selection and their usage facilitates selecting the right tool for your environment.—Christof Ebert

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July-Aug. 2024

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