UML-Based Software Product Line Engineering with SMarty

This book discusses software product lines (SPLs) designed and developed using UML diagrams,modeled according to a rigorous approach called Stereotype-based Management of Variability (SMarty). It consists of five parts: Part I provides essential concepts on SPLs, Part II focuses on design, verification, and validation, Part III discusses evolution based on ISO/IEC metrics, the SystEM-PLA method, optimization with the MOA4PLA method, and feature interaction prevention, Part IV presents SMarty as a basis for SPL development, and Part V promotes controlled experimentation in UML-based SPLs. The book is intended for lecturers, graduate students, and experienced practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 509 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of software product lines (SPLs), focusing on their design and development utilizing UML diagrams as the primary basis. It adopts a rigorous approach, comprising an UML profile and a systematic process for managing variability, resulting in the Stereotype-based Management of Variability (SMarty) approach. The book is organized into five parts:

Part I introduces essential concepts related to SPLs, encompassing the initial development methodologies. It also delves into variability concepts and explores SPL architectures, culminating in the SMarty approach.

Part II centers on the design, verification, and validation of SMarty SPLs, emphasizing the importance of rigorous engineering practices.

Part III explores the evolution of SPL architectures based on ISO/IEC metrics, the SystEM-PLA method, optimization with the MOA4PLA method, and the prevention of feature interactions.

Part IV presents SMarty as a foundation for SPL development, showcasing various applications such as the M-SPLearning SPL for mobile learning applications, the PLeTs SPL for testing tools, the PlugSPL plugin environment for supporting the SPL life cycle, the SyMPLES approach for designing embedded systems with SysML, the SMartySPEM approach for software process lines (SPrL), and the re-engineering of class diagrams into SPLs.

Part V promotes controlled experimentation in UML-based SPLs, providing essential concepts for planning, conducting, and documenting experiments. It showcases several experiments conducted with SMarty, offering valuable insights to lecturers, graduate students, and experienced practitioners.

This book serves as a valuable resource for lecturers, providing comprehensive coverage of SPL fundamentals and tools for graduate-level courses. Students will gain a deep understanding of the SPL engineering process, variability management, and mass customization, while practitioners will discover strategies for transitioning from single-product development to an SPL-based approach.

With its extensive content and practical insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and expertise in software product line engineering.

Weight: 963g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031185557
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023