Agile Modeling using DSLs

1. Agile Modeling using DSLs MohammadMehdi Torkamani Architecture Consultant

2. Agile ModelingMajor Principles • as Simple as Possible • Multiple Models • Embrace Frequently Change • Content >> Presentation • Provide Positive Value • Fulfill their Purpose • Understandable • Sufficiently Consistent & Accurate & Detailed

3. Agile ModelingMajor Practices • Several Models • Model with Others • Collective Ownership • Display Models Publicly • Simple Models, Modeling, Tools • Modeling Standards • Use Patterns Gently • Discard Temporary Models • Update When Need

4. DSLsOntology & Benefits • Small & Expressive Language • Restricted to a Particular Domain • Focus on Some Aspects of Problem • Easy Understandable by Biz Experts • Textual DSLs & Graphical DSLs • External DSLs & Internal DSLs

5. Agile ModelingBy using DSLs… • Several Models • Model with Others • Collective Ownership • Display Models Publicly • Simple Models, Modeling, Tools • Modeling Standards • Use Patterns Gently • Discard Temporary Models • Update When Need

6. Agile Modeling with DSLsWhat we need… Architectural Models Architecture Meta Model Model Integrator Model Repository

7. Agile Modeling with DSLsModeling DSLs • UML is good but … • DSLs could help to get More Agility • Take parts that could help Not More! • DSL Technologies are Ready To Use • Good Solution = DSLs + Traditional Methods

8. Resources • John Hunt, “Agile Software Construction”, Springer-Verlag, 2006 • SQL Server Modeling at http://msdn.microsoft.com/data/ • DSL “DevCon” 2009 conference Videos at http://msdn.microsoft.com/data/dd861661.aspx • “Agile Modeling” web site at http://www.agilemodeling.com • “Martin Fowler” DSL blink at http://www.martinfowler.com/dslwip/

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