A representation method to simplify traceability links between software artifacts

Requirement traceability is essential in verifying compatibility between software requirements and various work products in development phases. However, many organizations cannot employ traceability efficiently because of the large number and complex nature of traceability links. It is necessary to reduce the number and complexity of traceability links for effective verification. We propose a method with which to simplify the traceability links between software requirements and work products in software development processes. We describe the effectiveness of the proposed method in a case study tested of a real software development project.