Document ID: AMPLE D4.1 Deliverable/Milestone No: D4.1

Definition of a traceability framework (including the metamodel and the modelling of processes and artefacts to allow traceability in the presence of uncertainty) for SPLs. This document describes the definition of a traceability framework for aspect-oriented, model-driven software product line development. This framework con-sists of the traceability metamodel, traceability tool support and complementary areas of interest. We describe the first steps to realizing the platform, the defi-nition of the metamodel and the organisation of the framework. The metamodel integrates the software process description, taxonomy of dependencies, and the necessary elements to represent design decisions, their rationale and the influence of uncertainty. Also, the responsibilities of the framework with respect to configuration and software evolution management are addressed. Finally, we define the initial organisation of the framework, its configuration, the relations with other work packages and the traceability tool support