Requirements engineering current practice and capability in small and medium software development enterprises in New Zealand

摘要

This paper presents research on current industry practices with respect torequirements engineering as implemented within software development companiesin New Zealand. A survey instrument is designed and deployed. The results areanalysed and compared against what is internationally considered "bestpractice" and previous New Zealand and Australian studies. An attempt is madeto assess the requirements engineering capability of New Zealand companiesusing both formal and informal frameworks.