Feature-Based Systems and Software Product Line Engineering

This paper describes a tutorial to introduce a product line engineering solution, including tools and methods, that is the subject of an upcoming ISO standard and known as "Feature-Based Systems and Software Product Line Engineering." This tutorial will explain the approach, give its history and a brief summary of some of its many successes, and discuss its application to systems and software engineering. Moreover, the tutorial will cover how its usage is spreading beyond the traditional engineering realm, across the entire enterprise in areas such as product marketing, portfolio planning, manufacturing, supply chain management, product service and maintenance, and much more.