Virtual Extension of Meta-models with Facet Tools

Pascal Andre (1) , Jonathan Pepin (1) , Christian Attiogbé (1) , Erwan Breton (2)

1 LS2N - Laboratoire des Sciences du Numérique de Nantes
2 SODIFRANCE - Nantes

In the software industry, Model Driven Engineering (MDE) techniques have proven useful not only for developing new software applications but for re-engineering legacy systems. However the stakeholders face costly maintenance operations due to frequent new standards and upgraded releases. Therefore, solutions ensuring a better adaptability and flexibility of modelling tools are needed. We propose an improved technique of virtual extension of meta-models with Facets that enables one to modify meta-models already in use without rebuilding completely the software product. This technique has been implemented and experimented for model alignment and evolution.

Mots clés: Meta-model; Weaving; Mapping; Facet; Transformation Tools

Domaines: Génie logiciel [cs.SE]

Pascal Andre, Jonathan Pepin, Christian Attiogbé, Erwan Breton. Virtual Extension of Meta-models with Facet Tools. 6th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development, Jan 2018, Funchal, Portugal. ⟨10.5220/0006547100590070⟩. ⟨hal-01911500⟩