Architecture modelling for translative model-driven development

Abstract

This paper proposes a technique to model the architecture (platform) of software systems particularly the ones which are developed under a translative model-driven development (MDD).Our techniques adapts the Object Oriented Analysis - and Recursive Design (OOA/RD)method as the framework to model the architecture. We propose six steps to model the architecture i.e., select an architecture style and patterns, define architecture, structural elements and rules, specify mechanisms to support state models and timers, and eventually build the architecture model.