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Product Portfolio Scope Optimization based on Features and Goals

Ivan Jureta

In this paper we propose a mathematical program able to optimize the product portfolio scope of a software product line and sketch both a development and a release planning. Our model is based on the description of customer needs in terms of goals. We show that this model can be instantiated in several contexts such as a market customization strategy or a mass-customization strategy. It can deal with Software Product Line development from scratch as well as starting from a legacy software base. We demonstrate its applicability with an example based on a case study.

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Gillain, J., Faulkner, S., Heymans, P., Jureta, I. and Snoeck, M., 2012, September. Product portfolio scope optimization based on features and goals. In Proceedings of the 16th International Software Product Line Conference-Volume 1 (pp. 161-170).

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