Mapping Specification in MDA: From Theory to Practice

Abstract

In this paper, we present a metamodel for supporting the mapping specification between two metamodels. A mapping model based on this proposed metamodel defines correspondences between elements from two metamodels. It can then be used to generate a transformation definition, e.g. using Atlas Transformation Language (ATL). This metamodel is based on the Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF). A plug-in for Eclipse implements this metamodel for mapping with the aim of providing a tool for supporting mapping specification and for generating the transformation definition.