XDL——XML-based meta language of software architecture description language
Hongzhi Liao · Yunnan Daxue xuebao. Shehui kexue ban · 2007
As the blueprint,software architecture described by Architecture Description Language(ADL) directs software development based on software architecture.An XML-based meta language of ADL,named XDL,is presented.First,ADLs defined by XDL have the ability of describing the high level architecture of software as other ADLs.Second,they support the extension,evolution and verification of software system.Third,they validate the ability to inter operate with other ADLs and the traceability of software architecture model during the software life-cycle.