Solving Constraints in Model Transformations

  • Authors:
  • Andreas Petter;Alexander Behring;Max Mühlhäuser

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Computer Science, Telecooperation, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany D-64289;Department of Computer Science, Telecooperation, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany D-64289;Department of Computer Science, Telecooperation, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany D-64289

  • Venue:
  • ICMT '09 Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Theory and Practice of Model Transformations
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

Constraint programming holds many promises for model driven software development (MDSD). Up to now, constraints have only started to appear in MDSD modeling languages, but have not been properly reflected in model transformation. This paper introduces constraint programming in model transformation, shows how constraint programming integrates with QVT Relations - as a pathway to wide spread use of our approach - and describes the corresponding model transformation engine. In particular, the paper will illustrate the use of constraint programming for the specification of attribute values in target models, and provide a qualitative evaluation of the benefit drawn from constraints integrated with QVT Relations.