Models are an important part of software development and architecture. MDA provide standards for the definition and processing of models, but doesn”t venture into how it fits with development methodologies and processes. This session presents three views on the topic,…
MDA Tools: Realizing the Vision
The MDA vision will only be realized with tool support. Tools that will provide modeling support of complex, enterprise-level and embedded systems, assist in automated model transformation and code generation, support flexible and dynamic configuration, provide adequate documentation and offer…
Using MDA to Implement Enterprise Architecture
IT systems can no longer be developed in isolation, but must fit into a larger context that meets the goals of the overall business. EA defines that context and the rules and guidelines for conformance. Unfortunately, many development projects and…
MDA in the Federal Government
In 2001, the federal government introduced its e-Government initiative to improved and streamline government services. A major portion is focused on IT, as described by the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA). Starting in FY2003 the OMB announced that funding would be given…
Incorporating MDA into the Development Process
MDA defines certain types of models to be created (PIM/PSM), but doesn’t explain how to fit them into a development process nor how to partition business information between the models. Other industry standards, such as RUP, define a detailed development process,…
What MDA Tools are Right for You?
As MDA gains momentum, tool vendors are getting in line to claim support. Many tools offer full compliance with MDA and substantial generation capabilities, while others are just jumping on the marketing bandwagon. At the same time, different tools support different…
Introduction to Model Driven Architecture (MDA)
Standards spur competition, choice, vendor independence, best practices and innovations. The standardization of UML brought great changes to the field of modeling and created a wide variety of tools. Model Driven Architecture (MDA) with UML is the new, standards approach…
Designing Web Services with Model Driven Architecture (MDA)
Two different trends are taking place in the industry; web services driven by IBM, Microsoft, BEA and others, and Model Driven Architecture, driven by the OMG. Model driven architecture describes how to create standards based, technology independent models of business…