The Algorithm for Getting a UML Class Diagram from Topological Functioning Model

Arturs Solomencevs, Janis Osis

2015

Abstract

The approach called Topological Functioning Modeling for Model Driven Architecture (TFM4MDA) uses Topological Functioning Model (TFM) as a formal problem domain model. TFM is used as a computation independent model (CIM) within Model Driven Architecture (MDA). Following the recommendations of MDA a CIM must be transformed to a platform independent model (PIM). The object of this research is the construction of a UML class diagram on PIM level in conformity with the TFM. Nowadays this transformation is executed manually. Manual creation of models is time-consuming; also a probability exists, that a user (e.g., system architect) will make a mistake during the execution. Time investment and risk of making mistakes increase costs and reduce efficiency of TFM4MDA approach. That is why automation of this process is useful. The paper presents an algorithm for the transformation. The algorithm is written in pseudocode and can be implemented as a tool, thus improving the TFM4MDA approach.

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Solomencevs A. and Osis J. (2015). The Algorithm for Getting a UML Class Diagram from Topological Functioning Model . In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Approaches to Software Engineering - Volume 1: MDI4SE, (ENASE 2015) ISBN 978-989-758-100-7, pages 341-351. DOI: 10.5220/0005474303410351


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@conference{mdi4se15,
author={Arturs Solomencevs and Janis Osis},
title={The Algorithm for Getting a UML Class Diagram from Topological Functioning Model},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Approaches to Software Engineering - Volume 1: MDI4SE, (ENASE 2015)},
year={2015},
pages={341-351},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0005474303410351},
isbn={978-989-758-100-7},
}


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TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Approaches to Software Engineering - Volume 1: MDI4SE, (ENASE 2015)
TI - The Algorithm for Getting a UML Class Diagram from Topological Functioning Model
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AU - Solomencevs A.
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DO - 10.5220/0005474303410351