Design Patterns for Model Transformations

In model-driven engineering, most problems are solved using model transformation. However, the development of a model transformation for a specific problem is still a hard task. The main reason for that is the lack of a development process where transformations must be designed before implemented. As in object-oriented programming, design patterns can benefit “good design” of model transformation tremendously. Hence, this proposal aims to help transformation developers in the design of model transformations through the use of design patterns defined specifically for model transformations. The contributions consist of finding the appropriate language to define model transformation design patterns, identifying design patterns from existing transformation solutions, and generating and detecting design pattern instances for a specific MTL. Proposal Committee: Eugene Syriani (advisor), Jeffrey Carver, Jeff Gray, Ralf Lämmel, Randy Smith