ADVANCING SOFTWARE PRODUCT LINES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF TOOLS, TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES

Abstract

Software Product Line (SPL) refers to a set of software systems that share a common
core while allowing for systematic variations to meet different requirements. This study conducted
a systematic literature review (SLR) to identify and categorizes various tools and techniques into
model-driven and component-based approaches, offering insight into their application in SPL
variability management. Through comprehensive analysis of SLR, the research identified the existing
SPL tools, and later select and deselect from those identified data based on designed inclusion and
exclusion criteria. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on improving SPL
methodologies and provide a foundation for future advancements in tool development.