Case tool support for requirements capture and analysis

Abstract This paper assesses the support given to the requirements capture and analysis (RCA) phase of the development lifecycle by existing microcomputer based CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering) tools. A framework is outlined within which a range of CASE tool features are presented, and benefits and criticisms of the existing technology are highlighted. Future directions for the next generation of CASe tools are suggested, with emphasis on how key features from RCA specific tools, artificial intelligence and object-oriented modelling can address existing weaknesses in automated support for RCA.

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