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.

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Applied Sciences
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2025-08-28
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https://doi.org/10.3390/app15179434
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Business Process Modeling and Analysis
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Pattern-Based Automation of User Stories and Gherkin Scenarios from BPMN Models for Agile Requirement

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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.

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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (BR), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT)
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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