CVL - Common Variability Language or Chaos, Vanity and Limitations?

What is CVL - the standardization initiative on variability modeling in OMG? As initiator and organizer of this initiative Ø.Haugen will talk about what CVL is, what the language status is, and what will happen next. He will argue why CVL will be fruitful rather than adding to everybody´s frustration and confusion. Central to this discussion is the role of standardization in achieving common understanding and tool interoperability. The talk will discuss how researchers can contribute to progress as well as impact in this field. Problems and challenges will be highlighted and hopefully discussions initiated. Information about CVL can be found at http://variabilitymodeling.org where e.g. the CVL Revised Submission having been submitted for OMG standardization is available.