A meta model transformation approach towards harmonisation in information system modelling

The Meta Model Transformation (MMT-) approach provides a method to relate meta models of languages in an open ordering and transformation scheme by means of a set of basic meta model transformations. Each of the basic transformations is motivated by its influence on certain, application-independent language characteristics. In this paper, the MMT-approach, which may serve for comparison, integration, and evolution of languages, is formalised, and a suitable language for this approach is presented Finally, it is applied for constructing an order on meta models, which harmonises languages for modelling information systems from different perspectives.

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