openArchitectureWare Power Workshop

openArchitectureWare Power Workshops are designed for developers and architects who wish to move from simply modelling software to model-driven software development (MDSD).

During the 3 day workshop, the concepts and theories of model-driven software development are explained using the openArchitectureWare (oAW) open-source MDSD Framework. The workshop is hands-on with a strong focus on acquiring practical experience of the various toolsets used.

Participants begin by learning how to install and use the framework and how model-driven software development is integrated into the development life cycle.

In a series of step-by-step practical exercises the logical and technical infrastructure of an MDSD project is then developed.

The whole project is created and runs on participants' own laptops and so can be taken away for further development and learning.

"The combination of didactic expertise and rich experience with model-driven techniques makes Karsten a perfect Trainer."

Klaus Krogmann - Institute for Program Structures and Data Organization.

Course Programme

The workshop covers:

• the basics of model driven development
• an introduction to the Eclipse Modelling Framework (EMF)
• the openArchitectureWare (oAW) workflow engine
• textual domain-specific languages and Xtext
• code generation from models using Xpand and Xtext
• model validation
• creation and use of generator cartridges
• meta-modelling
• model-to-model transformation
• best practices for Model-Driven Software Development (MDSD)

Course Prerequisites

Knowledge and experience with the Java programming language is assumed.

Participants should have some basic understanding of software modelling e.g. through use of UML.

Some experience of the Eclipse IDE is helpful but is not essential.

Participants should bring a laptop computer (Windows / Mac / Linux), with minimum 300 MB HD space & 1 GB RAM. We can provide this at additional cost.

Is this course for you?

Model-driven software development has been described as the next evolutionary step in software development. This course is for developers who wish to understand how to be successful with model-driven software development techniques in the workplace.

Next Session

The next course will be presented at St. John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge from September 22nd-24th by Karsten Thoms from our partners itemis AG.

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Make a booking

Call us now on +44 (0)1223 323326 to make a booking or contact us for more information.

Standard fees of £1200 + VAT include all training materials and lunch, tea & coffee on each day of the course. Save £300 on course fees by booking on or before 1st September 2008.

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