An architecture for next generation middleware

  • Authors:
  • G. S. Blair;G. Coulson;P. Robin;M. Papathomas

  • Affiliations:
  • Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK;Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK;Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK;Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

  • Venue:
  • Middleware '98 Proceedings of the IFIP International Conference on Distributed Systems Platforms and Open Distributed Processing
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

This paper proposes an approach to the design of configurable and open middleware platforms based on the concept of reflection. More specifically, the paper introduces a language-independent reflective architecture featuring a per-object meta-space, the use of meta-models to structure meta-space, and a consistent use of object graphs for composite components. This is complemented by a component framework supporting the construction of meta-spaces. The paper also reports on experiences of implementing the architecture (with emphasis on experiments with open bindings).