Model transformations from requirements to web system design

ABSTRACT

Requirements models are used to specify system functionalitiesfrom the customer viewpoint and are the starting point of softwaredevelopment. However, most Web engineering approaches do notprovide a systematic method to build design models fromrequirements specification. We propose an approach using modeltransformations to close this gap. Our transformation rules aredefined in the QVT language - a forthcoming OMG standard,which makes automatic model generation possible. This waydesign is kept consistent with the customer requirements.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.1 Requirements/Specifications
          Subjects: Methodologies (e.g., object-oriented, structured)

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.2 Design Tools and Techniques
          Subjects: Computer-aided software engineering (CASE)

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
metamodeling, model transformations, model-driven development, qvt, requirements engineering, uml, web engineering