Course Details for A.Y. 2019/2020

Course Objectives

LEARNING OUTCOME On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: * Knowledge Explain the principles and concepts underlying model-driven engineering Describe concept and approaches for defining the syntax and semantics of domain-specific modelling languages Define and explain the concepts, syntax and semantics of model transformation languages and mode-to-text tools Explain the basic concepts and techniques underlying the automated generation of (diagrammatic and textual) modelling editors and environments * Skills Use abstraction in the construction of software models and in the definition of domain-specific modelling languages Apply the EMF frameworks for model-driven engineering, including the definition of meta-models for domain-specific modelling languages Apply tools for model transformation and model-to-text generation Apply tools for model construction, model differencing and comparison, model management * Competence Assess the applicability and limitations of model-driven engineering and tools for development of software Judge the practical application of modelling and model management in realistic scenarios Discuss and document the construction and validation of models and extensions of supporting software tools

Course Content

• Introduction, Metamodeling, General-purpose vs domain-specific modeling, Modeling languages (concrete vs abstract syntax), the metamodeling architecture, the Meta-Object Facility.
• Eclipse EMF
• Model Transformations: MOF Query-View-Transformation, ATL, JTL
• Model management: Model weaving, Model differencing
• Concrete Syntax: EMFText, GMF
• Coupled Evolution: Metamodel/Model co-evolution, Metamodel/Transformation co-evolution, EMF Migrate

Learning Outcomes (Dublin Descriptors)

On successful completion of this course, the student should

Prerequisites and Learning Activities

General admission requirements for the study programme. Background knowledge on the Unified Modelling Language (UML) is an advantage as well as a solid knowledge of the object-oriented paradigm.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Mandatory assignments: Taking the oral exam requires that the mandatory assignments have been approved and that the project report has been delivered together with the developed artefacts. Methods of assessment: 30-minute oral exam about the project work. Both the oral part and the project report part must result in a pass grade in order to pass the course. Moreover, an assessment of the individual assignments will be considered. Grades are awarded on a scale from 1/30 to 30/30, where 30/30 is the best grade and below 18/30 is a fail. In case, the grade awarded is 30/30 in exceptional cases a “Summa cum Laude” can be awarded as well.

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