Open AccessPrioritization and transparency in software development: An action research in public administration
Author(s) -
Álvaro Pinheiro,
Nilo Martins,
Melina Soares,
Geraldo Torres G. Neto,
Wylliams Barbosa Santos
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.5753/brasnam.2021.16147
Subject(s) - prioritization , transparency (behavior) , requirement prioritization , process management , computer science , business , risk analysis (engineering) , knowledge management , software , computer security , software development , programming language , requirement
The prioritization of requirements is a critical activity in quality assurance. However, in public institutions, prioritization faces conflicts with financial constraints. Problem: Increasing the complexity of requirements. Objective: Proposition of a Kanban method to improve the transparency of activities and facilitate prioritization. Method: An action research carried out in two cycles at the Attorney General's Office of the State of Pernambuco, involving the development team and public managers. Result: The presentation of the method's effectiveness as a mechanism facilitating transparency and as a support to management in prioritization.