A Framework for Integrating Non-Functional Requirements into Conceptual Models Export

@article{citeulike:239364, abstract = {<SMALL>The development of complex information systems calls for <SPAN style='background:silver;'>conceptual</SPAN> <SPAN style='background:silver;'>models</SPAN> that describe aspects beyond entities and activities. In particular, recent research has pointed out that <SPAN style='background:silver;'>conceptual</SPAN> <SPAN style='background:silver;'>models</SPAN> need to model goals, in order to capture the intentions which underlie complex situations within an organisational context. This paper focuses on one class of goals, namely non-functional <SPAN style='background:silver;'>requirements</SPAN> (NFR), which need to be captured and analysed from the very early phases of the software development process. The paper presents a <SPAN style='background:silver;'>framework</SPAN> for <SPAN style='background:silver;'>integrating</SPAN> NFRs into the ER and OO <SPAN style='background:silver;'>models</SPAN>. This <SPAN style='background:silver;'>framework</SPAN> has been validated by two case studies, one of which is very large. The results of the case studies suggest that goal modelling during early phases can lead to a more productive and complete modelling activity.</SMALL>}, author = {Cysneiros, Luiz and Do and de Melo}, citeulike-article-id = {239364}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s007660170008}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.metapress.com/content/KDD6BRNPT0Q896LD}, doi = {10.1007/s007660170008}, journal = {Requirements Engineering}, keywords = {nfr, requirements-engineering}, month = {June}, number = {2}, pages = {97--115}, posted-at = {2005-06-28 06:58:57}, priority = {2}, title = {A Framework for Integrating Non-Functional Requirements into Conceptual Models}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s007660170008}, volume = {6}, year = {2001} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:239364 L3 - citeulike-article-id:239364 N2 - <SMALL>The development of complex information systems calls for <SPAN style='background:silver;'>conceptual</SPAN> <SPAN style='background:silver;'>models</SPAN> that describe aspects beyond entities and activities. In particular, recent research has pointed out that <SPAN style='background:silver;'>conceptual</SPAN> <SPAN style='background:silver;'>models</SPAN> need to model goals, in order to capture the intentions which underlie complex situations within an organisational context. This paper focuses on one class of goals, namely non-functional <SPAN style='background:silver;'>requirements</SPAN> (NFR), which need to be captured and analysed from the very early phases of the software development process. The paper presents a <SPAN style='background:silver;'>framework</SPAN> for <SPAN style='background:silver;'>integrating</SPAN> NFRs into the ER and OO <SPAN style='background:silver;'>models</SPAN>. This <SPAN style='background:silver;'>framework</SPAN> has been validated by two case studies, one of which is very large. The results of the case studies suggest that goal modelling during early phases can lead to a more productive and complete modelling activity.</SMALL> IS - 2 JF - Requirements Engineering EP - 115 TI - A Framework for Integrating Non-Functional Requirements into Conceptual Models VL - 6 SP - 97 KW - nfr KW - requirements-engineering AU - Cysneiros, Luiz AU - Do AU - de Melo PY - 2001/06// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s007660170008 ER -