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A cost effective communication model for requirements elicitation in global software development.
Muhammad Aqib Rauf1, Sarfraz Bibi2, Sadia Ali3
1University Institute of Information Technology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Scientific Reports
|November 1, 2023
Summary
Global software development faces communication challenges in requirement elicitation due to time zones and cultural differences. This study reviews existing models and proposes a novel, low-cost approach to improve communication effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Software Engineering
- Global Software Development
- Communication Models
Background:
- Requirement elicitation is critical in global software development, where communication is vital.
- Time zone differences, cultural variations, and language barriers significantly impact global software development communication.
- These factors can hinder timely coordination and compromise software quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review existing communication models for requirement elicitation in global software development.
- To identify publication trends, strengths, and limitations of current models.
- To propose a novel, low-cost communication approach for requirement elicitation in global software development.
Main Methods:
- Conducting an in-depth critical review of existing communication models.
- Analyzing publication trends and model characteristics.
- Designing and executing a case study-based experiment to evaluate a proposed novel approach.
Main Results:
- Identified limitations in current communication models for global requirement elicitation.
- Developed and experimentally validated a novel, low-cost communication approach.
- Demonstrated the efficacy and practical utility of the proposed techniques in a case study.
Conclusions:
- Existing communication models have limitations in addressing the complexities of global software development.
- The proposed novel communication approach offers a cost-effective solution for requirement elicitation challenges.
- The study provides a foundation for improving communication and software quality in global development projects.
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