Quantitative methods in software product line engineering

Many of the benefits expected from Software Product Lines (SPLs) are based on the assumption that the additional investment in setting up a product line pays off later when products are created. However, to fully exploit this assumption, organizations need to optimize the development of core assets and products that bring the maximum business value. The objective of this workshop is to bring together researchers and practitioners to report and discuss the challenges and opportunities for integrating quantitative methods in product line engineering with the objective of achieving both technical and business goals. In particular, we are seeking contributions that, on the one hand, deal with product line estimation and metrics for the effective management of product line projects; and on the other hand, provide some insight into new trends in value-based product line engineering.