Abstract
Computational reflection is a well known technique applied in many existing programming languages ranging from functional to object-oriented languages. In this paper we study the possibilities and benefits of introducing and using reflection in rule-based model transformation languages.
The paper identifies some language abstractions to achieve structural and behavioral reflection. Every reflective feature is motivated by examples of problems derived from the experience with currently used transformation languages. Example solutions are given by using an experimental language with reflective capabilities.
The paper also outlines possible implementation strategies for adding reflection to a language and discusses their advantages and disadvantages.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Theory and Practice of Model Transformations |
| Subtitle of host publication | First International Conference, ICMT 2008, ETH Zürich, Switzerland, July 1-2, 2008, Proceedings |
| Place of Publication | Berlin, Heidelberg |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 199-213 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-540-69927-9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-540-69926-2 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jul 2008 |
| Event | 1st International Conference on Theory and Practice of Model Transformations, ICMT 2008 - ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland Duration: 1 Jul 2008 → 2 Jul 2008 Conference number: 1 |
Publication series
| Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
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| Publisher | Springer |
| Volume | 5063 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1611-3349 |
Conference
| Conference | 1st International Conference on Theory and Practice of Model Transformations, ICMT 2008 |
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| Abbreviated title | ICMT |
| Country/Territory | Switzerland |
| City | Zürich |
| Period | 1/07/08 → 2/07/08 |
Keywords
- SE-MDA: Model Driven Architecture