A Language-independent Model Query Tool
Delfmann Patrick, Dietrich Hanns-Alexander, Havel Jean-Marie, Steinhorst Matthias
Abstract
This paper introduces a prototype implementing visual graph-based model query language. Querying models refers to identifying particular fragments in the model that comply with a predefined pattern query. The language takes advantage of the fact that models of any type and modelling language can conceptually be represented as a labeled graph. As a consequence the query language remains flexible and is not restricted to specific model types or languages. The language supports topologically exact as well as similar pattern matching and includes additional constraints and attributes in the matching process. In doing so, the language is applicable to many different analysis tasks. Following the design science approach we develop and demonstrate a prototype of such a language which allows for visually defining a pattern query and visually representing the results of the pattern matching process.
Cite as
Delfmann, P., Dietrich, H.-A., Havel, J.-M., & Steinhorst, M. (2014). A Language-independent Model Query Tool. In Tremblay, M. C., Van, d. M. D., Rothenberger, M., Gupta, A., & Yoon, V. (Eds.),
Advancing the Impact of Design Science: Moving from Theory to Practice (pp. 453–457). Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Vol. 8463. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer.
Details
Publication type
Research article in proceedings (conference)
Peer reviewed
Yes
Publication status
Published
Year
2014
Conference
Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technologies (DESRIST) 2014
Venue
Miami, Florida, USA
Book title
Advancing the Impact of Design Science: Moving from Theory to Practice
Editor
Tremblay Monica Chiarini, Van der Meer Debra, Rothenberger Marcus, Gupta Ashish, Yoon Victoria
Start page
453
End page
457
Volume
8463
Title of series
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Publisher
Springer
Place
Berlin, Heidelberg
Language
English
ISSN
0302-9743
ISBN
978-3-319-06700-1
DOI
