Metaclass

Instantiation for case b

System

The system to be developed is an internet-based newspaper portal.

Domain

The domain where the system is used can be classified as e-commerce in the publishing sector.

Context of use

The main task of users consists in retrieving news, that is to say, they want to be informed of contemporary issues. Therefore, the first touch point of users is the home page where they can browse through the teasers and select the interesting ones for further reading. In most of the cases they use equipment comprising a mobile platform (tablet or smartphone). Both the physical environment and the social environment of users depend on the situation in which they use the system. For instance, they can use the system in public transport that may be loud and crowded, or they can use it in their gardens where the sun is shining on the display.

User

The user of the system is an experienced web user who is interested in news. Printed media is too slow for her/him and s/he appreciates consuming videos and additional interactive content.

Stakeholder

There are a lot of different stakeholders involved within the development process of the system (e.g. management, investors or shareholders).

Agile team

The agile team consists of twelve members: one team leader, one project manager, two visual designers, two UX experts and six developers.

Methodology

The methodology integrates Kanban with HCD.

Agile RE problem

Continuous requirements management.

Agile RE pattern

Continuous management of the requirements by means of tools (see Table 7).

Agile RE activity

Discovery and refinement.