Scalability concepts for i* modelling and analysis.
Published: 2005
Language: eng
Number of pages: 86
Description: We propose an iterative, "one concern at a time" analysis approach and present a set of model decomposition concepts based on the i* model structure and the analysis question at hand, to address complex model reasoning challenges. Additionally, we offer our insights and practical experience results in dealing with complex model development and validation difficulties.Goal and agent oriented modelling techniques represent one of the major accomplishments of the Requirements Engineering research community.As modelling frameworks cross the boundary from research phase prototypes to application in complex real life projects, scalability challenges, which could not be easily anticipated through simple example application, surface.Models, like software products, have their own lifecycle. They go through an initial development phase, are then validated by stakeholders and finally used for reasoning purposes by the analysis team. We argue that each phase entails its own scalability challenges and requires specific mechanisms to address them.
Notes: Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2005.

Electronic version licensed for access by U. of T. users.

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-01, page: 0397.

GERSTEIN MICROTEXT copy on microfiche (1 microfiche)