An Evaluation of the Graphical Modeling Framework (GMF) Based on the Development of the CORAS Tool

We present an evaluation of the Graphical Modeling Framework (GMF) based on our experiences in developing an editor for the risk modeling language CORAS using GMF. Our main hypothesis is that GMF shortens development time and results in more reliable and maintainable systems than alternative approaches which are not based on code generation. We conclude that the hypothesis is true, but that the answer is not as clear cut as we initially believed, and that there is still a large potential for improvement.

[1]  Brian Randell,et al.  Fundamental Concepts of Dependability , 2000 .

[2]  Daniel Amyot,et al.  Evaluation of Development Tools for Domain-Specific Modeling Languages , 2006, SAM.

[3]  Miguel A. Fernández,et al.  Experiences of Developing a Network Modeling Tool Using the Eclipse Environment , 2009, ECMDA-FA.

[4]  Richard C. Gronback.  Eclipse Modeling Project: A Domain-Specific Language (DSL) Toolkit , 2009 .

[5]  Ketil Stølen,et al.  Model-Driven Risk Analysis - The CORAS Approach , 2010 .

[6]  Dimitrios S. Kolovos,et al.  An extensible platform for specification of integrated languages for model management , 2008 .

[7]  Parastoo Mohagheghi,et al.  Where Is the Proof? - A Review of Experiences from Applying MDE in Industry , 2008, ECMDA-FA.

[8]  Reinhard Gotzhein,et al.  System Analysis and Modeling: Language Profiles, 5th International Workshop, SAM 2006, Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 31 - June 2, 2006, Revised Selected Papers , 2006, SAM.

[9]  Richard C. Gronback.  Eclipse Modeling Project: A Domain-Specific Language Toolkit , 2009 .

[10]  Vicente Pelechano,et al.  Building Tools for Model Driven Development. Comparing Microsoft DSL Tools and Eclipse Modeling Plug-ins , 2006, DSDM.

[11]  Richard F. Paige,et al.  The Epsilon Object Language (EOL) , 2006, ECMDA-FA.

[12]  Steffen Becker,et al.  A Case Study on Model-Driven and Conventional Software Development: The palladio editor , 2007, Software Engineering.

[13]  Arend Rensink.  Model Driven Architecture - Foundations and Applications, 5th European Conference, ECMDA-FA 2009, Enschede, The Netherlands, June 23-26, 2009. Proceedings , 2009, ECMDA-FA.

[14]  E.,et al.  GROUPS : INTERACTION AND PERFORMANCE , 2001 .