Formalisation of properties for feature interaction detection: experience in a real-life situation

Abstract

This paper reports on ongoing work on a formal approach to the detection of feature interactions between IN-type features. These features have been implemented on top of an IN architecture which is close to the "real" world. The approach contains several threads: a description of an ideal interaction tool, a specific SDL model for the architecture, a proposal for a formal language to describe properties of features, and observations on how to put this property language to use.