Building of feature meta-model based on flexible transaction model and ontology

Feature modeling has become the most important method for representing variability and commonality in software product families. Several kinds of feature meta-models have been proposed. However, they can’t meet the requirements of dynamic Internet environment or software reuse. This paper proposes a feature meta-model which is based on ontology and FCM (Flexible Transaction Model). In particular, it adapts to various types of changes in the dynamic environment and can make the design and implementation more convenient than traditional methods. Additionally, the formal description and an application example are given to verify this model.