Automated Generation of Use Case Descriptions from Problem Frames

Abstract

In order to reduce the risk of failure in software projects, it is critical to achieve a true understanding of the problem and requirements. Several requirements engineering tools and techniques have been proposed amongst which, problem-oriented approaches are recognized as techniques that start with problem analysis rather than solution analysis. Such approaches are distinguished by their ability of solving a software-related problem based on the category the problem falls into. In this paper, a mapping from problem frames (PF) as one problem-oriented approach to use cases as the most popular requirements engineering technique is provided. Bridging problem frames with use cases is important for benefiting from the popularity of use cases while observing the advantages of problem frames. It can also build up a trust to PF approaches within the software engineering community.