Project Collaboration

AUTOSAR systems are usually developed in collaborative environments. This may present certain challenges such as increased lead times and modeling errors which may result from issues with merge conflicts. Another common issue is the reapplication of patches and extensions to continuously updated input models. The below list includes suggestions of strategies that address technical or procedural challenges that are commonly experienced when several persons or teams collaborate to produce an AUTOSAR model.

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• Separation of Responsibility
  Choose a file structure that allows teams or team members to separate their work.
• ARXML File Size
  Keep ARXML files as small as possible.
• External Files
  Avoid changing files that originate from other departments or tools.
• Reuse of Model Elements
  Avoid redundant model definitions and design for sharing model elements.
• Consistent Structure
  Design the project and file structure to be consistent across all teams.
• Version Control
  Add files that are important for collaboration to a version control system.