Kumbang Modeler: A Prototype Tool for Modeling Variability
Hanna Koivu, Mikko Raatikainen, Marko Nieminen, Tomi Männistö · 2007
Variability is the ability of a system to be e ciently extended, changed, customized, or con gured for use in a particular context. Several methods of modeling variability have been reported. However, tool support is also needed to take full advantage of models. We describe a prototype tool called Kumbang Modeler. Kumbang Modeler enables modeling the variability of a software product family using Kumbang conceptualization and language. The study follows the design science methodology. A user-centered design was applied in the development of Kumbang Modeler, and light-weight usability tests in the evaluation. The usability tests show that a person with knowledge of Kumbang concepts is able to correctly model the variability of a software product family using Kumbang Modeler.