Exploring the business case for transitioning from a framework-based approach to a software product line engineering approach

Tekinerdogan B., Tüzün E., Şaykol E.

14th International Software Product Line Conference, SPLC 2010, Jeju Island, South Korea, 13 - 17 September 2010, pp.251-254, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Jeju Island
  • Country: South Korea
  • Page Numbers: pp.251-254
  • Keywords: Application frameworks, Business case, Software product line engineering, Transition strategies
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In this paper we report on our experiences in transitioning from an application framework for Command and Control systems to a product line engineering approach. The application framework has been developed in the context of Havelsan, a large company in Turkish defense industry. Large investments have been undertaken in the framework development to support gross-level reuse of command control systems. We report on the obstacles of the application framework for supporting large scale reuse, explore the business case for transitioning the framework to a product line engineering approach, and provide the lessons learned in the overall process.