A generic technique for domain-specific visual language model refactoring to patterns

Karen Li; John Hosking; John Grundy

doi:10.14279/tuj.eceasst.31.597.626

A generic technique for domain-specific visual language model refactoring to patterns

Karen Li, John Hosking, John Grundy

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As the popularity of domain-specific visual languages (DSVLs) grows, concerns have arisen regarding quality assurance and evolvability of their meta-models and model instances. In this paper we address aspects of automated DSVL model instance modification for quality improvement based on refactoring specifications. We propose a graph transformation-based visual language approach for DSVL authors to specify the matching and discovery of DSVL "bad model smells" and the application of pattern-based solutions in a DSVL meta-tool. As an outcome, DSVL users are provided with pattern-based design evolution support as refactorings for their DSVL-based domain models.

Original language	English
Journal	Electronic Communications of the EASST
Volume	31
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.14279/tuj.eceasst.31.597.626
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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