Model-Driven Software Configuration Management and Environment Model

Software Configuration Management controls evolution of software development process to include only valid configuration items in the final product. The study offers a new model-driven approach for the implementation of software configuration management. The new approach is based on creation of configuration management models with different scopes and level of abstraction. The first model in context of new solution describes flows of software changes between different environments. The model helps to detect general risks related to software configuration management domain. The new meta-model is developed for creation of environment model as part of provided solution. This article describes an environment meta-model with examples, as well as potential benefits of the model. Finally, learned lessons and further research directions are also provided. Key-Words: Software Configuration Management, Model-Driven Approach, Environment Model, Model Transformation