Matching conceptual graphs as an aid to requirements re-use

Abstract

The types of knowledge used during requirements acquisition are identified and a tool to aid in this process, the ReqColl (requirements collector), is introduced. The tool uses conceptual graphs to represent domain concepts, and attempts to recognize new concepts through the use of a matching facility. The overall approach to requirements capture is described and the approach to matching is illustrated informally. The detailed procedure for matching conceptual graphs is given. ReqColl is compared to similar work elsewhere, and some future research directions are indicated.<>