Software Product Lines Adoption: An Industrial Case Study

The benefits of applying a software product lines (SPL) approach have encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for its adoption. However, additional systematic empirical investigations are necessary in order to provide more information about the transfer and application of SPL adoption in SMEs. In this sense, this study aims to understanding on the SPL adoption in the context of small to medium-sized organization, by documenting empirical evidence observed during the transition from single-system to adopt a SPL approach. A case study was undertaken to analyze the important aspects, such as: adoption strategies, organizational structures, barriers and maturity level. It provides a better understanding on the adoption of SPL in SMEs considering different points of view and also provides new findings which sets outlines for future research.