Feasibility Analysis of MDA-based Database Design

Abstract

MDA is a modern approach to software system development. The paper proposes how database design may be embedded into such development process. It is shown how database models are associated with MDA models, and next qualitative analysis of problems that are concerned with transformation of databases models along with transformation of non-functional requirements is presented.

MDA based approach towards Design of Database for Banking System

“…In the paper the relational data model is assumed. [2] says that physical model is a data model tailored to a given database system and all the models may be expressed in terms of UML language. MDA involves a collection of models, where every subsequent model is developed on the basis on its preceding model.…”

“…MDA involves a collection of models, where every subsequent model is developed on the basis on its preceding model. There are many similarities between traditional process of database design and MDA, so it means that MDA may be applicable for that purpose [2]. MDA introduces three types of models representing different abstraction levels, i.e.…”

“…This behavior may be modeled as services, tasks or functions the system is required to perform. Non-functional requirements (NFRs) define required system properties such as performance, security, maintainability, etc [2]. External quality characteristics include: functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability and portability.…”

“…This paper explores that developers can develop database system quickly because they have a reliable high-level graphical view of the system and can achieve lower maintenance costs because of different levels of abstraction of the database. In [2] the authors have done the Feasibility Analysis of MDAbased Database Design. In [1] the authors only explained the MDA approach improves the development quality of traditional database based application development.…”

“…How they influence the physical model of the database? [2]. In this paper we have shown how to implemented database designing process based on MDA approach.…”