Systematic Mapping Protocol: Variability Management in Dynamic Software Product Lines for Self-Adaptive Systems

TL;DR

This paper presents a validated protocol for systematically mapping research on dynamic variability management in self-adaptive software product lines, highlighting the need for innovative visualization methods.

Contribution

It introduces a standardized protocol for conducting systematic mapping studies in the domain of dynamic variability management.

Findings

Validated protocol for systematic mapping studies

Identified need for new visualization techniques

First synthesis of evidence in the area

Abstract

Context: The Importance of Dynamic Variability Management in Dynamic Software Product Lines. Objective: Define a protocol for conducting a systematic mapping study to summarize and synthesize evidence on dynamic variability management for Dynamic Software Product Lines in self-adaptive systems. Method: Application the protocol to conduct a systematic mapping study according the guidelines of K. Petersen. Results: A validated protocol to conduct a systematic mapping study. Conclusions: First findings show that it is necessary to visualize new ways to manage variability in dynamic software product lines.