Linhas de produto de software: um estudo de caso para o desenvolvimento de um sistema de FAQ

Abstract

The Software Product Lines (LPS) arose as alternative to the traditional software development paradigm, driven primarily by code reuse techniques. In this approach, developers are concerned with identifying similarities and variabilities of a domain, to create and maintain a software core that will define the line platform. From the core, it is possible to build products with different features, catering to specific requirements of each client. This study applied a method of development based on Software Product Lines for modeling and implementing a FAQ System (Frequently Asked Questions). For this, analyzed three products in this domain: O Globo, Lojas Americanas and FAQ FrameMK, in order to determine the features that would be part of the core and those that are specific application. To validate the line, projects were created for each product analyzed; however the product that had its full development was the FAQ FrameMK, which was integrated into the framework of selling price formation being development by the Research Group in Information Systems campus Ponta Grossa. The proposed FAQ system was implemented in a web programming language. Also presents the procedures of using and adding new requirements to the line.