R2MDD : um framework para rastreabilidade e monitoramento de requisitos com foco no desenvolvimento dirigido a modelos

Abstract

The Model Driven Development (MDD) promotes the use of models to generate software solutions, in which models are the primary development artifact. In recent years, studies in software engineering area (ES) have been intensified and several solutions, definitions, methods and structures are being generated. However, this paradigm, as it is considered by some authors, has not been effectively used, as the ES covers various aspects, and not everyone is prepared for MDD. The Requirements Engineering (RE) is highlighted in this scenario, since it comprises the initial phase of the development process and the product generated must meet the requirements set out in that time. Once the code ceases to be the focus of development in the context of MDD, it is necessary to identify whether the requirements defined at the beginning of the project while under transformation remain faithful as well as the allocated elements to each requirement at all stages and possible impacts in case of change. In this context, it is important to introduce the concepts of traceability requirements in MDD. Thus, this work presents the R2MDD, a framework which aims to monitor and track requirements for the transformation of models to the generation of source code. The R2MDD seeks to identify impacts, ensure the consistency of requirements and other characteristics, as well as generate information management level, benefiting all stakeholders. An experimental study was conducted with the assistance of Qualitas model at the University Hospital of the Federal University of Sergipe (HU - UFS) to assess the R2MDD, highlighting its advantages and limitations.