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05617043 Schwanninger, Christa Groher, Iris Elsner, Christoph Lehofer, Martin Variability modelling throughout the product line lifecycle. Sch\"urr, Andy (ed.) et al., Model driven engineering languages and systems. 12th international conference, MODELS 2009, Denver, CO, USA, October 4--9, 2009. Proceedings. Berlin: Springer (ISBN 978-3-642-04424-3/pbk). Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5795, 685-689 (2009). 2009 Berlin: Springer EN

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-04425-0_55

Summary: This paper summarizes our experience with introducing feature modelling into several product lines within Siemens. Feature models are used for solving various tasks in the product line lifecycle, starting with scoping the reusable asset base up to support for actual product configuration. Using feature models as primary artefacts for managing variability early in the lifecycle, we could improve the efficiency and transparency of scoping activities considerably and made the development efforts way easier to schedule. On the other end of the lifecycle, feature models lowered the engineering efforts in solution business in supporting product configuration and instantiation.