An Extensible Workbench for the COMMUNITY Architecture Description Language

Abstract

<p> The field of Architecture Description Languages (ADL) is in rapid and constant evolution. Change and experimentation with different language features is the norm. Additionally, it is unlikely that one ADL will ever satisfy the needs of every architect. On the other hand, ADL experimentation and usage require the use of easy-to-use tools that will help with the research into different characteristics of ADLs. This leads us to the need for highly extensible tools that will make it easy to work with and evolve ADLs. This thesis presents the design of a new tool developed to work with the CoMMUNITY Architecture Description Language with the goal of being a highly extensible platform for future experimentation with the language. </p>