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A system family model (SFM) contains a set of common elements and a set of variable elements known as variation points. Variability modeling is a source of numerous problems: how to express variations, how to ensure the consistency of various views and avoid conflicts. Does the SFM cover all the desired systems? To obtain a specific system, known as "derivation", also known as a product, it is necessary to choose certain variation points from among those included in the SFM model by using a feature model (built during application domain analysis) or a decision model (after SF modelling). The SyF approach presented in this article proposes the "variation point propagation" concept as a means for achieving consistency and dealing with potential conflicts between variations. Under this approach, a decision model, generated from the SFM alone, then enables system family management: analyze coverage of the SF application domain, automate the derivation.
This work has been partially supported by the Families European project. Programme, ITEA project ip 02009.
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Tessier, P., Gérard, S., Terrier, F., Geib, JM. (2005). Using Variation Propagation for Model-Driven Management of a System Family. In: Obbink, H., Pohl, K. (eds) Software Product Lines. SPLC 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3714. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11554844_24
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