Generative adaptation of model transformation assets
Fábio Paulo Basso, Raquel M. Pillat, Toacy Oliveira, Marcos Didonet Del Fabro · 2014
Model transformation is a central activity in Model Driven Engineering (MDE) as it specifies how models are consumed to generate other models or code. Complex scenarios typically involve the execution of several transformations that, due to variability of solutions to develop software projects, need to be tailored to attempt different implementation technologies, libraries, patterns, etc. Recent proposals to tailor these assets suggested that current Software Product Line (SPL) techniques can be used to promote reuse of model transformation assets. However, in a recent case study, we have found lacks in techniques, including ours, to apply reuse for this domain in particular. Thus, this paper presents this case study and discusses implications and challenges in tailoring these assets with SPL techniques.