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A Block-chain Oriented Model Driven Framework for handling Inconsistent Requirements in Global Software Development

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Muhammad Rashid,

Muhammad Waseem AnwarAuthors Info & Claims

ICSCA '21: Proceedings of the 2021 10th International Conference on Software and Computer Applications

Pages 105 - 111

https://doi.org/10.1145/3457784.3457799

Published: 30 July 2021 Publication History

Abstract

Requirements engineering (RE) is one of the most important phases in software development process. Therefore, the handling of inconsistent/ conflicting requirements is considered as a major issue in the requirements phase. Due to the evolving practices of Global Software Development (GSD), where the development team is geographically spread, the phase of RE is more prone to inconsistencies. Many approaches have been suggested to overcome the problem, however, these solutions are very limited in their scope and does not fit the peculiarities of GSD configurations. On the other hand, Block Chain methodology has shown promising results in various domains and has very sophisticated features like transparency and decentralization to support the management of inconsistent requirements. Similarly, Model Driven Software Engineering (MDSE) is marked with abstraction and reducing complexity which may be benefited to handle inconsistent requirements. Consequently, this article introduces a Block chain Oriented Model Driven (BOMO) framework by integrating the concepts of RE and Block Chains in the context of MDSE. This allows the effective management of inconsistent requirements through block chain technique with simplicity as offered by MDSE. As part of the framework, a meta-model is proposed which has been subsequently evolved into a Sirius graphical modelling tool. The applicability of the proposed framework has been demonstrated via a case study. Experimental results prove that the proposed framework may be used with sufficient reliability and can be further evolved to handle inconsistent requirements in a promising manner.

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Zafar AAzam FLatif AAnwar MSafdar A(2024)Exploring the Effectiveness and Trends of Domain-Specific Model Driven Engineering: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR)IEEE Access10.1109/ACCESS.2024.341450312(86809-86830)Online publication date: 2024
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3414503
Iqbal JAhmad RAmin FShoaib MNasir M(2022)Towards dealing with commonly occurring requirements engineering process issues during software development outsourcingPLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.026960717:7(e0269607)Online publication date: 14-Jul-2022
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269607
Iqbal JAhmad RKhan MNizam MAkhunzada A(2022)Model to Cope With Requirements Engineering Issues for Software Development OutsourcingIEEE Access10.1109/ACCESS.2022.318239310(63199-63229)Online publication date: 2022
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3182393

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