Challenges in the evolution of model-based software product lines in the automotive domain
Hannes Holdschick · 2012
Using the methodology of software product lines, it is possible to generate program variants with a common core and additional variable modules. Feature-based variant management is especially suitable for documenting differences and similarities of such variants. A variant model created initially quickly becomes obsolete because of the permanent evolution of software functionalities in the automotive area. This is why we need a comprehensive concept how to handle evolution in variant-rich model-based software systems.