Integration and analysis of functional and non-functional aspects in model-driven e-service development

Abstract

In this paper we propose an approach for the integration of functional models with non-functional models in the context of model-driven e-service development. Starting from the observation that current approaches to modeldriven development have a strong focus on functionality, we argue the necessity of including non-functional aspects, as early as possible in the service design process, from the architectural (computational independent) level through all MDA layers. Furthermore, we distinguish between two modelling spaces (orthogonal to the MDA view), the design space and the analysis space, which could be integrated by means of model transformations. Thus, relating the analysis results to the original design models can be achieved by following a sequence of steps that entail horizontal model-to-model transformations from the design space to the analysis space, vertical model-to-model transformations (within and between the MDA layers) and proprietary analysis techniques that are used for the derivation of required (quantitative) properties. This provides a framework for incorporating nonfunctional analysis into methodological support for eservice development.

Framework for Managing Features of Open Service Ecosystems

“…Similar approaches have been introduced before for example in (Jonkers et al, 2005). The authors introduce a method for integrating functional models with non-functional ones in the context of model-based service development processes.…”

“…Graph transformations are then utilized for weaving the QoS aspects to QoS independent models. The approach of (Jonkers et al, 2005) for attaching domain-specific semantics for non-functional features can be utilized in the framework presented in this Chapter. Also, the approach of (Köllmann et al, 2007) for providing translational semantics for non-functional features can be used.…”

Modeling and Analyzing Non-Functional Properties to Support Software Integration

“…[26] and [27] contribute frameworks that propose additional analysis models on CIM, PIM and PSM levels to validate non-functional properties on different levels of abstraction.…”

Quality of Service Contract Specification, Establishment, and Monitoring for Service Level Management.

“…[15] described an approach to model non-functional aspects such as security and QoS along with the modeling of functional properties in a model-driven development. In this approach, two modeling spaces, the design space and the analysis space, are used for functional design and quality design, respectively.…”