An XML-based framework for bidirectional transformation in model-driven architecture (MDA)

Abstract

A model transformation in Model-Driven Architecture is the generation of a target model from a source model, which is normally based on different processes. These processes are described by a transformation definition, consisting of a number of transformation rules, and executed with the help of a transformational tool. In Model-Driven Architecture approach, bidirectionality is one of the most desirable features of the transformational process. Here bi-directionality means that a transformation can be applied from source to target as well as back from target to source model. Different technologies are available which provide bidirectionality between platform specific models to Code Generation but hardly any tool is providing bidirectionality between platform independent models to platform specific models. Here we proposed an XML-Based Bidirectional Transformation Model (as a framework) for Model-Driven Architecture that provides bidirectionality between platform independent model and platform specific model.