A Model Driven Transformation Development Process for Model to Model Transformation

Abstract

In the MDD approach a transformation chain is responsible for the automation or semi-automation of the MDD development process by encapsulating the strategies to convert models into other models until code generation. The design of transformation chains can be complex and demand software engineering facilities such as processes, languages and techniques in order to ensure reuse and portability. The MDD itself provides these facilities and can be used to improve transformations development. In this paper we present a framework to support the development of model transformation chains using MDD. This framework is comprised of a Development Process (MDTDproc), to guide on transformation development tasks; a Model Transformation Profile (MTP) as the transformation modeling language; a transformation chain, which helps the automation of the proposed transformation process; and an environment to support it. We particularly focus on the presentation of MDTDproc and its validation. Initial results have shown that the process is feasible and guides developers to achieve an executable model transformation code.