Metamodeling as an integration concept

Abstract

This paper aims to provide an overview of existing applications of the metamodeling concept in the area of computer science. In order to do so, a literature survey has been performed that indicates that metamodeling is basically applied for two main purposes: design and integration. In the course of describing these two applications we are also going to briefly describe some of the existing work we came across. Furthermore, we provide an insight into the important area of semantic integration and interoperability, whereas we show how metamodels can be brought together with ontologies in this context. The paper is concluded with an outlook on relevant future work in the field of metamodeling.