Evolution in complex objects

TL;DR

This paper presents a flexible model for managing the evolution of complex graph-based objects, allowing users to define and reuse evolution rules tailored to their specific application needs.

Contribution

It introduces a user-definable framework for evolving graph classes within complex objects, enabling customizable and reusable evolution mechanisms.

Findings

Framework supports creation and reuse of evolution rules

Allows tailored evolution strategies for complex data classes

Enhances flexibility in managing data evolution processes

Abstract

This paper describes work carried out on a model for the evolution of graph classes in complex objects. By defining evolution rules and propagation strategies on graph classes, we aim to define a user-definable means to manage data evolution model which tackles the complex nature of the classes managed, using the concepts defined in object systems. So, depending on their needs and on those of the targeted application, designers can choose the evolution mechanism they consider to suit them best. They can either create new evolutions or reuse predefined ones to respond to a given need.