UML and Model Driven Architecture: A Practical Approach
📜 Abstract
Model Driven Architecture (MDA) is a software design approach launched by the Object Management Group (OMG) in early 2001. MDA is based on the use of various standards. Using an approach based on models can separate the specification of functionality from the specification of implementation on any specific technology platform, reducing dependencies on specific middleware and making applications more portable. MDA provides a framework for software development whereby models play an essential role (i.e., key development artifacts), thus increasing flexibility and ensuring a greater degree of interoperability between different platforms.
✨ Summary
This paper discusses Model Driven Architecture (MDA), featuring a practical methodology for applying UML in the context of MDA for software development. It explores how MDA can help in specifying application functionality independently from platform-specific details, thus promoting portability and reducing middleware dependencies. The author introduces a framework in which models are crucial components in software development to enhance interoperability and flexibility.
A web search did not reveal many citations or references to this specific paper directly influencing further research or industrial applications. It addresses a niche aspect of software design within the broader field of model-driven-development. Nevertheless, the paper contributes to the understanding and adoption of MDA and UML in academic circles. The concepts discussed in the paper are foundational elements within the software engineering community, especially concerning modeling languages and standardized design methodologies.
The paper appears in an academic context related to designing and leveraging UML and MDA, both being important paradigms in modern software engineering. However, specific citations to this paper were scarce in publicly accessible research or industrial documentation.