Inter-organisational approach in rapid software product family development — a case study

  • Authors:
  • Varvana Myllärniemi;Mikko Raatikainen;Tomi Männistö

  • Affiliations:
  • Software Business and Engineering Institute (SoberIT), Helsinki University of Technology, TKK, Finland;Software Business and Engineering Institute (SoberIT), Helsinki University of Technology, TKK, Finland;Software Business and Engineering Institute (SoberIT), Helsinki University of Technology, TKK, Finland

  • Venue:
  • ICSR'06 Proceedings of the 9th international conference on Reuse of Off-the-Shelf Components
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

Software product families provide an efficient means of reuse between a set of related products. However, software product families are often solely associated with intra-organisational reuse. This paper presents a case study of Fathammer, a small company developing games for different mobile devices. Reuse at Fathammer takes place at multiple levels. The game framework and engine of Fathammer is reused by partner companies that in turn produce game assets to be reused by Fathammer while developing games for various devices. Very rapid development of games is a necessity for Fathammer, whereas maintainability of games is not important. The above characteristics in particular distinguish Fathammer from other case studies and practices usually presented in the product family literature. The results show the applicability and challenges of software product family practices in the context of multiple collaborating companies and a fast-changing domain.