Exploring the refinement of a DSL for versions based on EMF, Eclipse Sirius and Xtext

• Jaqueline Moura UNIPAMPA
• Natiele Lucca UNIPAMPA
• Fábio Basso UNIPAMPA
• João Pablo S. da Silva UNIPAMPA
• Elder Rodrigues UNIPAMPA
• Maicon Bernardino UNIPAMPA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/eres.2020.13712

Abstract

Model Driven Engineering (MDE) allows to specify abstract models at high levels and then transform them. Self-adaptive systems are able to assess and change their own behavior at runtime. Domain-specific languages (DSLs) can be described to abstract out such complexity. This article presents an exploratory study on the refinement of a DSL in this domain. Three versions are implemented: one textual (in Xtext) and two graphics (based on EMF tree and Eclipse Sirius). Afterwards, transformations of these models are carried out for target platform code. Finally, conclusions from the practice obtained with the apparatus used in the Eclipse ecosystem are exposed.

Keywords: MDE, DSL, EMF, Eclipse Sirius, Xtext, models transformation

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