Projectional Editing of Software Product Lines Using Multi-variant Model Editors

Abstract Model-driven software engineering (MDSE) as well product line (SPLE) achieve productivity gains by raising the level of abstraction and fostering organized reuse. Consequently, integrating discipline model-driven (MDSPLE) aims at combining best both worlds creating multi-variant models which are (automatically) configured into single-variant in turn adapted further (if required). Inherently complex call for urgently needed tools providing support editing models. In this paper, we present a framework projectional editors make complexity manageable using user-friendly representation. At all times, domain engineer is aware model necessary to assess impact changes on variants. Supporting clear separation space (domain model) variant (variability annotations), our provide novel approach representing variability information displayed non-intrusively. Furthermore, may employ editor adapt representation flexible way, according current focus interest.