Study of Interoperability between Meta-Modeling Tools

Kern, Heiko

doi:10.15439/2014f255

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“…BPM-X-Change tool, introduced in [81], provided the interchange of data models and their visual diagrams between different enterprise management tools and repositories for the interoperability of them. In [82], a comprehensive analysis of modeling tools was performed by considering both the degree of supported interoperability and the variety of approaches for realizing the interoperability. Horizontal transformations, defined and implemented between MAS DSMLs in our study, directly support the interoperability of agent modeling tools owned by these DSMLs.…”

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Supporting the platform extensibility for the model-driven development of agent systems by the interoperability between domain-specific modeling languages of multi-agent systems

2017

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The conventional approach currently followed in the development of domain-specific modeling languages (DSMLs) for multi-agent systems (MASs) requires the definition and implementation of new model-to-model and model-totext transformations from scratch in order to make the DSMLs functional for each different agent execution platforms. In this paper, we present an alternative approach which considers the construction of the interoperability between MAS DSMLs for a more efficient way of platform support extension. The feasibility of using this new interoperability approach instead of the conventional approach is exhibited by discussing and evaluating the model-driven engineering required for the application of both approaches. Use of the approaches is also exemplified with a case study which covers the model-driven development of an agent-based stock exchange system. In comparison to the conventional approach, evaluation results show that the interoperability approach requires both less development time and effort considering design and implementation of all required transformations.

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Supporting the platform extensibility for the model-driven development of agent systems by the interoperability between domain-specific modeling languages of multi-agent systems

2017

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“…There are many advanced graphical UML editors available based on the formal UML specification. [18] gives a good overview in his survey of interoperability of UML tools. [38] illustrates the features of various UML tools.…”

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Survey on the Applicability of Textual Notations for the Unified Modeling Language

Seifermann

Groenda

2017

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is the most commonly used software description language. Today, textual notations for UML aim for a compact representation that is suitable for developers. Many textual notations exist but their applicability in engineering teams varies because a standardized textual notation is missing. Evaluating notations in order to find a suitable one is cumbersome and guidelines found in surveys do not report on applicability. This survey identifies textual notations for UML that can be used instead of or in combination with graphical notations, e.g. by collaborating teams or in different contexts. Additionally, it rates the notation's applicability with respect to UML coverage, user editing experience, and applicability focused on engineering teams. Our results facilitate the otherwise unclear selection of a notation tailored for specific scenarios and enables trade-off decisions. We identified and characterized 21 known notations and 12 notations that were not covered in previous surveys. We used 20 categories to characterize the notations. Our findings show that a single notation does not cover more than 3 UML diagram types (mean 2.6), supports all surveyed state of the art editing features (only one notation supports all), and fits into existing tool chains.

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“…There are many advanced graphical UML editors available based on the formal UML specification. (Kern, 2014) gives a good overview in his survey of interoperability of UML tools. (Wikipedia, 2015) illustrates the features of various UML tools.…”

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Survey on Textual Notations for the Unified Modeling Language

Seifermann

Groenda

2016

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development

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The Unified Modeling Language (UML) has become the lingua franca of software description languages. Textual notations of UML are also accessible for visually impaired people and allow a more developer-oriented and compact presentation. There are many textual notations that largely differ in their syntax, coverage of the UML, user editing experience, and applicability in teams due to the lack of a standardized textual notation. The available surveys do not cover the academic state of the art, the editing experience and applicability in teams. This implies heavy effort for evaluating and selecting notations. This survey identifies textual notations for UML that can be used instead of or in combination with graphical notations, e.g. by collaborating teams or in different contexts. We identified and rated the current state of 16 known notations plus 15 notations that were not covered in previous surveys. 20 categories cover the applicability in engineering teams. No single editable textual notation has full UML coverage. The mean coverage is 2.7 diagram types and editing support varies between none and 7 out of 9 categories. The survey facilitates the otherwise unclear notation selection and can reduce selection effort.

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Study of Interoperability between Meta-Modeling Tools

Cited by 9 publications

References 9 publications

Supporting the platform extensibility for the model-driven development of agent systems by the interoperability between domain-specific modeling languages of multi-agent systems

Supporting the platform extensibility for the model-driven development of agent systems by the interoperability between domain-specific modeling languages of multi-agent systems

Survey on the Applicability of Textual Notations for the Unified Modeling Language

Survey on Textual Notations for the Unified Modeling Language

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