Declarative Dashboard Generation

TL;DR

This paper proposes an automatic dashboard generation method that uses metamodel layouts to simplify the creation and adaptation of dashboards for dynamic systems, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach leveraging metamodel layouts for automatic dashboard generation from selected indicators, addressing configuration challenges.

Findings

Prototype implementation demonstrates effective dashboard creation.

Reduces manual effort in dashboard configuration.

Enhances adaptability to changing monitoring needs.

Abstract

Systems of systems are highly dynamic software systems that require flexible monitoring solutions to be observed and controlled. Indeed, operators have to frequently adapt the set of collected indicators according to changing circumstances, to visualize the behavior of the monitored systems and timely take actions, if needed. Unfortunately, dashboard systems are still quite cumbersome to configure and adapt to a changing set of indicators that must be visualized. This paper reports our initial effort towards the definition of an automatic dashboard generation process that exploits metamodel layouts to create a full dashboard from a set of indicators selected by operators.