Representing service-oriented architectural models using π-ADL

Abstract

Despite the well-known advantages of applying the MDA proposal to SOA developments, there are still some gaps that need to be filled. At PIM-level, for example, there is no possibility of having an executable version of the system as it solely comprises technologically independent models. In order to solve this we propose to formalize the architectural model at this level with π-ADL, an ADL supporting the description of dynamic and evolvable architectures like SOA itself is. Since π-ADL allows the definition of executable versions of the architecture, the specification written embodies a prototype of the system at the PIM-level. We illustrate this by describing a real case study based on the SMPP standard for sending SMS messages. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.