Challenges in Requirements Engineering Observed Across Three Development Cycles

Authors

  • Eliandro Gomes da Silva Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Paranavaí Author
  • Giovana Lopes Eberle Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Paranavaí Author
  • Ana Beatriz Tavares Malaquias Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Paranavaí Author
  • Brayan Mateus Da Silva De Souza Author
  • Gustavo Randi da Cruz Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Paranavaí Author
  • João Lucas Pinheiro de Oliveira Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Paranavaí Author
  • Evanise Araújo Caldas Ruiz Author
  • Marcelo Figueiredo Terenciani Instituto Federal do Paraná - Campus Paranavaí Author
  • Frank Willian Cardoso de Oliveira Author

Keywords:

Requirements Engineering; Requirements Elicitation; Scrum; Product Owner; Requirements Management.

Abstract

This extended abstract presents an analysis of the main challenges in Requirements Engineering observed over three development cycles of a project conducted using Scrum. The identified issues include difficulties in communication with the client, frequent changes in requirements, priority definition, and dependence on external information and materials. The paper also highlights the importance of the Product Owner in mediating between the client and the development team, contributing to aligning expectations, organizing requirements, and adapting the planning process as new needs emerge.

References

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Published

2026-11-10

How to Cite

Gomes da Silva, E., Lopes Eberle, G., Tavares Malaquias, A. B., Da Silva De Souza, B. M., Randi da Cruz, G., Pinheiro de Oliveira, J. L., Araújo Caldas Ruiz, E., Figueiredo Terenciani, M., & Cardoso de Oliveira, F. W. (2026). Challenges in Requirements Engineering Observed Across Three Development Cycles. Information Technology Week, 1(1). https://tecnoif.com.br/periodicos/index.php/setif/article/view/581

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