Management and Operation of a Software Product Line

Abstract

Many software product line organizations have been in operation for a sufficiently long time for products and assets to be refurbished and even retired. There is much experience in the management and operation of product lines that has not been communicated. Our goal is to provide information about both strategic and tactical actions needed for the continuing operation of a successful software product line organization. It is time to look beyond the issues of adoption to focus on the care and feeding of the on-going organization.