A Document-based Traceability Model: an Evaluation by Using Feature Analysis

Software traceability is one of the key quality factors in software development. However, many developers are still not putting enough effort and priority on traceability. In order to verify and validate the completeness and consistency with the requirement, traceability is crucial. This study aims to evaluate the developed traceability model and to compare it with other traceability model with respect to their abilities to support the test management. For this evaluation, the DESMET method will be used, and a feature analysis of the models will be conducted. The evaluation shows that each of the models has some strengths and some weaknesses. Based on the evaluation, it was found that the proposed model meets its expectations to support the test management and its traceability has achieved some promising output and remarkable understanding compared to existing models.