Architecture of the Neurath Basic Model View Controller

TL;DR

The paper introduces the Neurath Basic Model View Controller (NBMVC), a core architecture that simplifies domain-specific modeling by providing specialized interfaces for organizing and manipulating models within modeling tools.

Contribution

It presents the NBMVC architecture as a novel approach to streamline domain-specific modeling environments by reducing complexity through tailored interfaces.

Findings

Defines the NBMVC architecture for modeling tools

Demonstrates how NBMVC organizes visual components and control routines

Shows the effectiveness of NBMVC in simplifying model manipulation

Abstract

The idea of the Neurath Basic Model View Controller (NBMVC) appeared during the discussion of the design of domain-specific modeling tools based on the Neurath Modeling Language [Yer06]. The NBMVC is the core of the modeling process within the modeling environment. It reduces complexity out of the design process by providing domain-specific interfaces between the developer and the model. These interfaces help to organize and manipulate the model. The organization includes, for example, a layer with visual components to drop them in and filter them out. The control routines includes, for example, model transformations.