Pattern-Based Automation of User Stories and Gherkin Scenarios from BPMN Models for Agile Requirement
This study enhances agile development by integrating BPMN modeling with automated functional requirements elicitation. It focuses on extracting user stories and Gherkin scenarios from BPMN process models using transformation patterns and templates. A tool was developed to automate this process, validated through qualitative expert evaluation, confirming its utility and accuracy. The approach enhances organizational communication and collaboration between business and information technology teams, improving efficiency in requirements elicitation. Future enhancements aim to broaden transformation patterns and tool functionalities to encompass additional BPMN artifacts. This study emphasizes innovation in bridging business process modeling and agile development, highlighting advancements in automating requirements elicitation.
Authors
- Jo�ão Araújo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5914-1631)
- Denis Silva da Silveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0482-7649)
- Daniel Mateus
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (BR)
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Applied Sciences
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/app15179434
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Business Process Modeling and Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.28
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia