Software Engineering

Chapter 9

Software Requirements Management

Chapter Outline

9.1 Embracing change

9.1.1 Time is a valuable resource

9.1.2 Change impact analysis

9.1.3 Adjusting project milestones

9.2 Specifying requirements

9.3 Requirement decomposition and allocation

9.3.1 Functional analysis

9.3.2 Performance allocation

9.3.3 Structural unit synthesis

9.3.4 Structural component synthesis

9.4 Requirement traceability

9.4.1 Change control

9.4.2 Configuration audits

Managing requirements is an essential practice that contributes to the success of any software development effort. Requirements define the scope of the work the project will execute in an attempt to satisfy stakeholders. The development of a software architecture is enabled by establishing an agreed ...