This authoritative text reference describes the state of the art in requirements engineering
for software systems for distributed computing. A particular focus is placed on integrated
solutions which take into account the requirements of scalability flexibility sustainability
and operability for distributed environments. Topics and features: discusses the latest
developments tools technologies and trends in software requirements engineering reviews the
relevant theoretical frameworks practical approaches and methodologies for service
requirements examines the three key components of the requirements engineering process namely
requirements elicitation requirements specification and requirements validation and
evaluation presents detailed contributions from an international selection of highly reputed
experts in the field offers guidance on best practices and suggests directions for further
research in the area.
