F2- Rules for Qualification of Developing and Managing Software Product Line

Abstract: Software product line has emerged as a valuable concept of developing software based on reusable software assets. The concept aims on effective utilization of software assets, reduced time to delivery, improved quality and better benefits to cost ratio of products. In this paper we have defined certain rules for the qualification of developing and managing a software product line. An organization must follow these rules in order to establish and manage software product line effectively.