Hybrid solutions to the feature interaction problem

Citation

Calder M, Kolberg M, Magill E, Marples D & Reiff-Marganiec S (2003) Hybrid solutions to the feature interaction problem. In: Amyot D & Logrippo L (eds.) Feature Interactions in Telecommunications and Software Systems VII. Feature Interaction in Telecommunications and Software Systems VII, Ottawa, Canada, 11.06.2003-13.06.2003. Amsterdam: IOS Press, pp. 295-312. http://www.iospress.nl/book/feature-interactions-in-telecommunications-and-software-systems-vii/

Abstract
In this paper we assume a competitive marketplace where the features are developed by different enterprises, which cannot or will not exchange information. We present a classification of feature interaction in this setting and introduce an online technique which serves as a basis for the two novel hybrid approaches presented. These approaches are hybrid as they are neither strictly off-line nor on-line, but combine aspects of both. The two approaches address different kinds of feature interactions, and thus are complimentary. Together they provide a complete solution by addressing interaction detection and resolution.We illustrate the techniques within the communication networks domain.