Case study Coding Public Value
Public media institutions face challenges translating “public value” into requirements for software-intensive systems. The Coding Public Value project aimed at developing guidelines and methods for responsible software engineering tackling this very gap. As a result, public broadcasters now have practical frameworks to build user-centric, compliant digital platforms.
Challenge
Public service broadcasters struggle to operationalise the abstract notion of public value into concrete software requirements. Traditional software engineering approaches lacked the integration of regulatory, legal, and editorial guidelines. fortiss, together with its partners, formed an interdisciplinary configuration of researchers to develop approaches to a more responsible software engineering that aligns user needs, legal compliance, and societal values.
Solution
fortiss led the development of a requirements engineering guideline grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration. Creating an artifact-based model building the bridge between software, legal, and editorial teams to define and trace software requirements systematically. This approach included integrating the needs and views of various stakeholders into requirements artifacts while maintaining consistency over time. The solution facilitates responsible, compliant software development by bridging legal frameworks, user interests, and technical implementation seamlessly.
Result
- Developed a public-good-oriented requirements engineering guideline for public media software
- Created an artifact-based approach to integrate legal, political, and user requirements systematically
- Enabled traceable and compliant specification of software requirements across disciplines
- Provided practical frameworks for public broadcasters to develop user-centric, responsible digital platforms
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration between software engineers, legal experts, and media professionals
- Set foundations for future research on value-driven, regulation-compliant software engineering
Outcome
CPV demonstrated that artifact-based software engineering enables public media institutions to translate complex legal and societal requirements into practical, compliant software solutions. fortiss’ interdisciplinary approach ensured that technological development aligns with public value goals, enhancing both user trust and regulatory adherence in digital media platforms.
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