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Model Transformation: Concept, Current Trends and Challenges

by Pallavi Kalyanasundaram, Sunita P. Ugale
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 119 - Number 14
Year of Publication: 2015
Authors: Pallavi Kalyanasundaram, Sunita P. Ugale
10.5120/21138-4136

Pallavi Kalyanasundaram, Sunita P. Ugale . Model Transformation: Concept, Current Trends and Challenges. International Journal of Computer Applications. 119, 14 ( June 2015), 33-37. DOI=10.5120/21138-4136

@article{ 10.5120/21138-4136,
author = { Pallavi Kalyanasundaram, Sunita P. Ugale },
title = { Model Transformation: Concept, Current Trends and Challenges },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { June 2015 },
volume = { 119 },
number = { 14 },
month = { June },
year = { 2015 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 33-37 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume119/number14/21138-4136/ },
doi = { 10.5120/21138-4136 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
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Abstract

Model Driven Engineering (MDE) is gaining popularity as an alternative to the code-centric software development approach. Model Transformation (MT) is one of the main components of MDE. MT can be visualized as a program with models as inputs. Model evaluation and processing is automated by a Model Transformation tool. In this paper, we walk through the terminologies involved in MT and elaborate the benefits of MT with practical usage scenarios. The paper highlights the most recent challenges faced in the process to make model transformation more sophisticated. The intent of the paper is to portray a complete picture of model transformation in a way to relate the practical implementations with respect to the theoretical aspects of MT. The paper concludes by putting lights on some of the current trends in the field and the areas in model transformation where significant contribution is the needed.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Model Driven Engineering Model Transformation Model Transformation languages.