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Model-Based Language Engineering with EMFText

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Generative and Transformational Techniques in Software Engineering IV (GTTSE 2011)

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Abstract

Model-based techniques are in wide-spread use for the design and implementation of domain specific languages (DSLs) and their tooling. The Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF) is a frequently used environment for model-based language engineering. With its underlying modelling language Ecore, its XML serialisation support and its versatile extensibility it provides a solid grounding for many task-specific language development tools. In this tutorial, we give an introduction to model-based language engineering using EMFText, which allows users to develop powerful textual editors for Ecore-based DSLs that are tightly integrated with the EMF.

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    Florian Heidenreich, Jendrik Johannes, Sven Karol, Mirko Seifert & Christian Wende

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Heidenreich, F., Johannes, J., Karol, S., Seifert, M., Wende, C. (2013). Model-Based Language Engineering with EMFText. In: Lämmel, R., Saraiva, J., Visser, J. (eds) Generative and Transformational Techniques in Software Engineering IV. GTTSE 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 7680. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35992-7_9

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