Text based modeling with TextUML
Hello,
a UML model is a description of entities based on the UML metamodel. The OMG uses the term “repository” to describe the container for such a model. Usually repositories are either databases or text files in a proprietary or (more or less – see XMI) standard format.
Rafael Chaves created TextUML, a text based repository for UML models that is designed to be used directly for creating UML models. Instead of the usual approach of creating the model by manipulating diagram elements in some graphical editor the modeler uses a programming language to create the model. There is even an Eclipse project that supports modelers in creating TextUML models.
Whether you think this is a good idea or not, Rafaels blog is an interesting read.
Best regards,
Andreas
December 9th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Hi Andreas, thanks for posting about the TextUML Toolkit. I would be happy to hear your opinion on the usefulness of a textual notation for UML. There has been some discussion on this on the comments for my latest post that might interest you.
Cheers,
Rafael
December 9th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
Hello Rafael,
sure. While I was thinking about what to answer I realized that it would be somewhat longer and I’d prefer to write a dedicated blog post. Please hold on for a day or two.
Best regards,
Andreas
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