<p> The purpose of this material is to support the rapid definition of specific processes for a software product line organization. The pieces in this package are designed to be fairly modular allowing for combinations. </p> <p> The PLBootstrap package provides the basic definitions for a software product line development method. Other packages may extend these definitions or use their own meaning. </p> <p> This package is based on the 29 practices defined in the book by Clements and Northrop. These practices are divided in the essential activities of core asset development, product development, and management. </p>