A Model Transformation in Model Driven Architecture from Business Model to Web Model

• Published in: IAENG international journal of computer science Vol. 45; no. 1; p. 104
• Main Authors: Rhazali, Yassine, Hadi, Youssef, Chana, Idriss, Lahmer, Mohammed, Rhattoy, Abdallah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hong Kong International Association of Engineers 10.02.2018
• Subjects: Architecture; Business; Modelling; Powder injection molding; Transformations
• ISSN: 1819-656X; 1819-9224

The models transformation is the fundamental key in Model Driven Architecture approach. In Model Driven Architecture there are two transformations kinds: the CIM to PIM transformation and the PIM to PSM transformation. The researchers focused on the transformation from PIM level to PSM level, because there are several points in common between these two levels. However, the transformation from CIM level to PIM level is rarely discussed in research subjects because they are two completely different levels. This paper proposes a model transformation method to master the transformation from CIM to PIM web-based in accordance with the Model Driven Architecture approach. Indeed, the main value of this method is to propose a transformation from business-oriented models to web-oriented models. This method is founded on building a good CIM level via well-defined rules, allowing us to win precious models that facilitate the task of the transformation from CIM to PIM web-based. Then, we define a set of well- selected rules to move from CIM to PIM web-based so as to ensure a semi-automatic transformation. This method conforms to MDA recommendations by considering the business dimension in the CIM level, and by modeling this latter level using UML activity diagram which is one of OMG standards for modeling business process. Nevertheless, we used UML models into the PIM level, because UML is recommended by MDA in this level.