Product line requirements engineering in the context of process aspects in organizations with various domains

Software product lines are used today in many domains. The obvious conclusion is that product lines are a useful concept. This article describes practical experiences gained with the adaptation of product line processes and methods in projects in the automotive, finance, and telecommunication domain. It discusses generic topics and also gives a brief introduction into selected specific topics. The focus is on requirements management and engineering for product lines. The observations are consolidated in a reference model for consulting services in the product line context. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.