Abstract:
Every time the requirements are modified it doesn’t maintain the origin of the
requirements and requirements traces. We don’t have the appropriate mechanism to
track the origin of the requirements at first place. This research describes the pivotal
role of requirements traceability in change management. The whole literature is
developed to further emphasize the need of requirements traceability in change
management. We have proposed requirements traceability metrics through which
change in requirements of the product can be managed and after identification of
changed requirements it can be tracked appropriately. Moreover, the requirements
traceability metrics can operate as a control mechanism in order to prevent changes too
far from the intended evolution of the product. We believe that the findings of this
experimental-based study will enhance our and software engineers understanding of
requirements traceability in perspective of change management. Further, it will make
its contribution in the research domain as well.
